celeb

noun

ce·​leb sə-ˈleb How to pronounce celeb (audio)

Examples of celeb in a Sentence

a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
Recent Examples on the Web Literature-loving celeb sightings (Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Parker Posey) also add extra chapters of fun. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 16 July 2024 Shortly before the film hit theaters the pink carpet was rolled out and the cast — along with a group of special celeb guests — celebrated the premiere in L.A. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 It’s even racked up celeb fans like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, JLo, Olivia Munn, and more, per the brand’s website. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024 Over two decadent days of shorefront dining, a hammam ritual, and even rubbing shoulders with a celeb or two, the Mandarin rendered me a Turkish delight in human form: proof positive of Mandarin-caliber hospitality brilliance. Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for celeb 

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of celeb was in 1907

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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celeb. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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