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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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 These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026 On the one hand, Willem Dafoe seems like an unlikely choice for a celeb-booze collab. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 May 2026 Hathaway’s turn is unlike anything else she’s ever done, stripped of her usual performance style while playing a siloed Über-celeb lacking the communication tools of a normal person. Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 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 20 May. 2026.

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