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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According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 This year, another wave of celeb babies turned young adults are college-bound and their parents couldn’t be prouder. Essence, 17 Mar. 2026 Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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