noun
- Order of the British Empire; a British honor awarded for outstanding achievement or service to the community.
Usage: Abbreviation; typically capitalized; British English
Examples
- She received an OBE for her decades of work in education.
- The actor was honored with an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
- Many scientists and artists have been awarded the OBE.
- He proudly displayed his OBE certificate on the office wall.