socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
Synonyms of socialitenext
: a socially prominent person

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The next month, a Sotheby’s sale in London of the collection of British socialite Pauline Karpidas fetched $135 million, soaring past its estimate. Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 Jessica Chastain is icy as Jennifer, a wealthy socialite who dallies with and then falls for Fernando, a younger, undocumented Mexican ballet dancer played rather less expertly by Isaac Hernández. The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026 Celebrities, socialites and New York City members previewed the new Zero Bond at Wynn Las Vegas during the private club’s opening weekend on Friday and Saturday. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026 The rooms Beyond the lobby, The Dean reveals niche bar areas, private rooms for intimate gatherings and dining, and cozy corners perfect for mingling with Dublin’s socialites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialite

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of socialite was in 1909

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“Socialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialite. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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socialite

noun
so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
: a person well-known in fashionable society

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