celeb

noun

ce·​leb sə-ˈleb 

: celebrity sense 2

Synonyms of celeb

• celebrity
• star
• personality

Examples of celeb in a Sentence

a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there's that vast lobby with its Neoclassical columns and lush foliage wall by celeb horticulturist Charlie Albone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Verity dwells almost entirely in the gulf between the front-facing celeb being interviewed by Alex Cooper and the vicious private thoughts of her confession. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Which is to say, Weber and Finger usually spend more time explaining and trading jokes about what each micro-celeb is known for rather than how celebrity itself has evolved. — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Yes, instantly — season 52 has started, and the celeb casting crutch is in full effect. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celeb

• cobweb
• deb
• ebb
• web