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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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio. Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Sophie Turner is only the latest celeb to make the case for the return of the naked dress. Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026 In the doc Margolyes sparkles when in company, whether that be royalty, celeb, or Director Simon. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026 Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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