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

Examples of cellulite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enter Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, a plumping and hydrating all-over body cream that promises to boost elasticity while refining the look of cellulite and stretch marks, too. —Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

American Eagle –– whose partner brand Aerie has been known for marketing underwear to women with imagery that celebrated stretch marks, cellulite and a range of body sizes — ran a controversial ad campaign starting in July. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

Lauren Rock’s proprietary therapies melt away inches, tighten skin and reduce cellulite with zero downtime. —Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025

Oh, Pecos Hank: bigger in Texas, including the cellulite. —Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cellulite

• anti-cellulite

Rhymes for cellulite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

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