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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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 So many celebs have also sported matching sets lately, including Martha Stewart, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, and Oprah Winfrey — just to name a few. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Those searching for something with the celeb stamp of approval need not look further, either. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 More celeb friends like Kaitlin Olson, Sophia Bush and Garcelle Beauvais wished Longoria well on her Instagram post on her actual birthday. Karen Fratti, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 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 Apr. 2025.

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