celeb

noun

ce·​leb sə-ˈleb 

: celebrity sense 2

Synonyms of celeb

• celebrity
• star
• personality

Examples of celeb in a Sentence

a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs

Recent Examples on the Web

Jolie is not the only celeb to wear Valaya as of late; fellow fans include Hudson and Saldaña, both of whom wore the white floral scent to the 2026 Oscars. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Think of any TikTok-viral or celeb-founded brand, and it’s likely sold at Sephora. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2026

Jackie and longtime mate Shadow rose to celeb status through a livestream of their nest that draws thousands of viewers. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

But your dad doesn’t need to be a celeb to enjoy the simple pleasures of tormenting him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celeb

• cobweb
• deb
• ebb
• web