fame

1 of 2

noun

ˈfām 

1

a

: public estimation : reputation

b

: popular acclaim : renown

2

archaic : rumor

fame

2 of 2

verb

famed; faming

transitive verb

1

archaic : report, repute

2

: to make famous

Synonyms of fame

Noun

• notoriety
• celebrity
• renown
• reputation

Examples of fame in a Sentence

Noun

He died at the height of his fame.

The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.

He gained fame as an actor.

She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Karen struggled with her mental health, which her fame didn’t help. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

But at the height of their acting fame, the sisters stepped away from the public eye. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Verb

First stop, Hokitika, which is famed for its rich butter. — Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

On the northern tip of the island, Phare des Baleines is famed for its breathtaking views. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fame

• claim to fame
• what price glory/fame

Rhymes for fame

• aim
• blame
• brame
• came
• claim
• dame
• flame
• frame
• game
• haim
• lame
• maim

Kids Definition

fame

noun

ˈfām

: the fact or condition of being known to the public : renown

famed

ˈfāmd

adjective