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
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Once again, Katie Holmes is dressing like no other celeb with unexpected wardrobe combinations. Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2024 That's right, viewers will have an extra reason to be thankful on Thanksgiving this year, as the newest episode of the zany celeb singing show will air instead on Thursday night from 8-9 p.m. ET/PT. EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Same goes for the feeling of seeing that a celeb liked your tweet, something most people haven’t felt in a long time. Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024 Beyoncé is not the only celeb accused of taking payment to support Harris. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for celeb 

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 21 Dec. 2024.

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