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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Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026 The Prada beauty ambassador isn't the only celeb to champion the style; also on her glitzy side of fashion history are names like Kendall Jenner and Martha Stewart. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Literature-loving celeb sightings (Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Parker Posey) also add extra chapters of fun. Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 The finish line led runners directly into the Rose Bowl where there was plenty of Por Osos flowing, snacks, interactive games and recovery stations, and a live taping of 2 Bears 1 Cave with our favorite boys and celeb participants. Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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