noncelebrity

noun

non·​ce·​leb·​ri·​ty ˌnän-sə-ˈle-brə-tē 

: a person who is not a celebrity

In 1975 … [John] Lennon decided that the time had come to try living like a noncelebrity …

—Andrew Romano

—often used before another noun

noncelebrity contestants

a noncelebrity spokesperson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

No, that’s what would happen to a noncelebrity such as yourself. —Dave Barry, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2022

While Kardashian certainly wasn't the first celebrity (or even noncelebrity) to wear a vintage or archival garment, this particular line of criticism quickly became the focus of the ire directed at Kardashian. —Racquel Gates, CNN, 10 May 2022

But what do the noncelebrity clients get out of working with Lede? —Jessica Iredale, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2022

The film also weaves in portraits of noncelebrity dads from different parts of the world who are creating new definitions of patriarchy. —Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2019

The competition has grown fiercer with the proliferation of online marketplaces such as Bonanza, Etsy and 1stdibs, and noncelebrity pickers are not eager to give up their edge. —Travis Deshong, Washington Post, 10 July 2019

For everyone else who yearns desperately for the possibility of a wonky, noncelebrity, experienced presidential candidate, there is nothing. —Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, 16 Jan. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above