socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt 

: a socially prominent person

Examples of socialite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The once grand building, where celebrities and socialites have slept, lived, and partied for decades, is undeniably shabby, with worn carpets and crumbling plumbing. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026

Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

South Beach socialite, arts and gay rights activist, businesswoman, volunteer and visionary Merle Rosenbaum Weiss was the Dolly Parton of the local Miami community. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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

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