cellulite

noun

cel·lu·lite ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt

-ˌlēt

: 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Other Benefits: Other benefits associated with Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops, according to the official website, including reduced cellulite, better immunity, and stronger bones, among other effects. —

James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022 Not only are these formulas deeply moisturizing, but they're also proven to address the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, redness, hyperpigmentation, cellulite, and stretch marks. —

Taylor Jean Stephan, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022 But does a foam roller also help get rid of cellulite? —

Kristin Canning, Health, 5 Feb. 2023 Collagen peptides may help to reduce the appearance of cellulite by helping to repair this connective tissue. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022 The cellulite over their asses shone with a brook’s babbling glimmer. —

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022 Technology has come around, though: a new cellulite-specific injectable was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year. —

Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Sep. 2022 This will leave the skin looking fresh and soft, minimizing the appearance of cellulite. —

Emily Burns, ELLE, 27 Sep. 2022 Bikini photos are unfiltered and posted alongside captions about celebrating cellulite or stomach rolls. —

Kate Lloyd, refinery29.com, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

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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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Medical Definition

cellulite

noun

cel·lu·lite ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt

-ˌlēt

: 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

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2023 - Updated example sentences