socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt 

: a socially prominent person

Examples of socialite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hong Kong — Days before Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi was killed, her father-in-law and brother-in-law allegedly went on an ominous shopping spree. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Future Housewives is set in the decadent asteroid colony of New Beverly Hills, where wealthy socialites juggle bioengineered beauty regimens, ruthless rivalries and interplanetary scandals. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Choi was a 28-year-old socialite and mother of four who shared her glamorous life of photo shoots and fashion shows on social media. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Choi was a 28-year-old socialite who shared her glamorous life of photo shoots and fashion shows on Instagram. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for socialite

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

Kids Definition

socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt 

: a person well-known in fashionable society