Definition of fame
1a : public estimation : reputationb : popular acclaim : renown
2 archaic : rumor
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Examples of fame in a Sentence
He died at the height of his fame.
The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.
He gained fame as an actor.
She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.
Origin and Etymology of fame
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban
First Known Use: 13th century
14th Century
First Known Use of fame
14th century
FAME Defined for English Language Learners
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: the condition of being known or recognized by many people
FAME Defined for Kids
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: the fact or condition of being known or recognized by many people
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