cellulite

cel·lu·lite | \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt

How to pronounce cellulite (audio)

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How to pronounce cellulite (audio)

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Definition of cellulite

: 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 This helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and also strengthens the entire butt. — Stephanie Mansour, CNN, "This 5-minute workout will tone and tighten your butt," 7 Oct. 2020 Caffeine helps tighten the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite, while antioxidants can counter free radical damage for younger-looking skin. — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, "The best body scrub," 22 Aug. 2020 The vitamin C-rich mixture is also helpful for diminishing scars, cellulite, and skin damage. — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, "Switch Up Your Morning Routine With These 9 Energy-boosting Products," 15 Apr. 2020 Demi Lovato shared an untouched photo to Instagram, celebrating her curves and cellulite. — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, "Demi Lovato talks body image issues that 'led to everything happening over the past year'," 18 Feb. 2020 The women still had visible rolls and cellulite and sagging bits — all the features of a human body that have been marketed as flaws. — Jessica Testa, New York Times, "Kim Kardashian Has Learned Restraint," 6 Feb. 2020 After posting a picture of her (gorgeous)(beautiful) cellulite on Instagram last week, the singer is staying true to her pledge to no longer photoshop her photos. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Demi Lovato Matches Her Hair to Her Swimsuit in Gorgeous “No Photoshop” Bikini Picture," 16 Sep. 2019 Skip to main content Demi Lovato shared an untouched photo to Instagram, celebrating her curves and cellulite. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Demi Lovato says being baptized in Israel filled 'the God-sized hole in my heart'," 6 Sep. 2019 The photo showcased all the stretch marks and cellulite that naturally develop during pregnancy and while generally being a woman. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Ashley Graham Goes Au Naturale, Shows Off Her Stretch Marks on Instagram," 19 Aug. 2019

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“Cellulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulite. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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cellulite

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cellulite

: fat that is close to the surface of the skin and that makes the skin slightly bumpy

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cellulite

cel·lu·lite | \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt

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Medical Definition of cellulite

: 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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