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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Arhaus’ Fourth of July sale is your ticket to an exterior space that rivals your favorite celeb’s backyard. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 Scroll through for all the high-profile celeb sightings and potential guests. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Other celeb sightings in New York City ahead of the big day include Kelce's Tight End University co-founder George Kittle and his wife Claire, who chatted with PEOPLE recently about their excitement for Swift and Kelce's wedding. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 And to be sure, the fun of scouring this trove comes from revisiting those book/celeb pairings. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 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 Jul. 2026.

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