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 Fonda’s not the only celeb to wear them, either — Katie Holmes was recently spotted in New York in a pastel blue pair from ATP Atelier. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 During the show, each celeb will share stories of how cancer has affected their lives. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for celeb 

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jun. 2024.

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