fame

1 of 2

noun

ˈfām 

1

a

: public estimation : reputation

b

: popular acclaim : renown

2

archaic : rumor

fame

2 of 2

verb

famed; faming

transitive verb

1

archaic : report, repute

2

: to make famous

Synonyms of fame

Noun

• notoriety
• celebrity
• renown
• reputation

Examples of fame in a Sentence

Noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This Japanese-Irish polyglot found global fame by speaking dozens of languages. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025

Sure, Disney has gained even more sci-fi classics through the 20th Century Fox acquisition, including Alien, Predator, Avatar, and Planet of the Apes, but those are hardly lacking in fame or attention. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025

Verb

Cooper lives in New Orleans, where his parents, famed New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie, 76, and Olivia, 72, also reside. —Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Though it’s famed for its hills and its cobblestone streets, the Portuguese capital ranked highly for its number of transportation options, accessible cultural sites, and health care. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fame

• claim to fame
• what price glory/fame

Rhymes for fame

• aim
• blame
• brame
• came
• claim
• dame
• flame
• frame
• game
• haim
• lame
• maim

Kids Definition

fame

noun

ˈfām

: the fact or condition of being known to the public : renown

famed

ˈfāmd

adjective