celeb

noun

ce·​leb sə-ˈleb How to pronounce celeb (audio)
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Examples of celeb in a Sentence

a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
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Distracted balances its celeb soiree with Southern California’s sinister edge, the malaise and monotony that can make sunny days so alienating. Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026 The celeb cameos in it are great. Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 Which celeb got tense with Howie Mandel? FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026 According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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 23 Apr. 2026.

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