cellulite

noun

cel·​lu·​lite ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt How to pronounce cellulite (audio) -ˌlēt How to pronounce cellulite (audio)
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface

Examples of cellulite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Celebrate smile lines, shave your head, grow a wig collection, get freckles, show some skin — stretch marks, scars, wrinkles, cellulite, and all. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024 This body toning cream delivers visible results on concerns like sagging, stretch marks and cellulite across the arms, love handles, butt and thighs. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024 It is designed to help with acne, cellulite, dead skin, scars, and wrinkles – a great antidote for dull winter skin. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 May 2024 In addition to reducing cellulite, these creams need to hydrate the skin. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cellulite 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, accumulation of subcutaneous fat, cellulitis, from cellule cell + -ite -itis

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cellulite was in 1968

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Cite this Entry

“Cellulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulite. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

cellulite

noun
cel·​lu·​lite ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt How to pronounce cellulite (audio) -ˌlēt How to pronounce cellulite (audio)
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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