English Reference

Word

HBO

Phoneticshbo

/ˈeɪtʃbiˈoʊ/

Definitions

01television network

B2

n. Stands for Home Box Office. A famous American TV channel known for making high-quality dramas and movies.

n. Abbreviation for Home Box Office. A premium American cable and streaming television network noted for producing high-budget original programming.

“We stayed home on Sunday night to watch the new series on HBO.”

“The network's transition to a streaming-first model has allowed HBO to maintain its reputation for prestige television in a competitive digital landscape.”

American English

02travel/luggage

C1 · travel

n. Stands for hand baggage only. A type of cheaper plane ticket where you only bring a small bag onto the plane and do not check any large suitcases.

n. Abbreviation for hand baggage only. A fare class in the aviation industry that excludes checked luggage, permitting only carry-on items.

“I saved fifty dollars on my flight by booking an HBO fare.”

“Business travellers often prefer HBO fares to avoid the time-consuming process of waiting at the luggage carousel after landing.”

Technical · British English

Usage

Commonly used in the context of budget airlines and fare comparisons.

Synonyms

carry-on only

Real-World Examples

“HBO has already confirmed season four of House of the Dragon, which will be the final season.”
BreakingNews.ie · 17 Aug 2026

Domains

AviationTelevisionTravel

This entry

Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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