celeb

noun

ce·​leb sə-ˈleb How to pronounce celeb (audio)

Examples of celeb in a Sentence

a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
Recent Examples on the Web More celeb styles: Now, watch Shakira revisit her music video looks, including one with Cardi! Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024 Taylor-Johnson isn’t the only celeb going back to black, either: The $13,000 timepiece has also been spotted on Paul Mescal, Rami Malek, Jacob Elordi, and Dwayne Wade. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024 In the years since that one-season wonder earned acclaim, Danes has gone on to fan favorites like Homeland and Temple Grandin, but true '90s kids will never forget her on-point sense of red carpet style and her other iconic roles (hello, Juliet!) from her first decade as a celeb. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 There are 17 restaurants, including new outposts by celeb chefs like José Andres, Heston Blumenthal, Gastón Acurio, and Nobu Matsuhisa (who opened his first beach club, Nobu by the Beach). Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 Ballet flats are undoubtedly a spring staple, but Shields isn’t the only celeb upgrading to colorful shoes this season: Jennifer Garner and Joanna Gaines gave vibrant sneakers a spin, and Katie Holmes recently wore a pair of baby blue flats. Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 Vote below for your favorite looks, and check back to see which celeb was crowned best-dressed of the night. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 Jennifer Lopez is the latest celeb to get the memo not just about the comfy, throw-’em-on-and-go style, but more specifically, about Allbirds. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 In the closet of the celeb who wore it, perhaps, or maybe straight into the safe haven of the designer’s archive. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of celeb was in 1907

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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celeb. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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