What part of speech is homage?

"Homage" can be either a noun or a verb, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Noun:

* Definition: A special honor or respect shown publicly.

* Example: "The new museum is an homage to the artist's life and work."

Verb:

* Definition: To honor or respect someone or something.

* Example: "The artist's work homages the great masters of the past."