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celeb

American  
[suh-leb] / səˈlɛb /

noun

Slang.

  1. a celebrity.

celeb British  
/ sɪˈlɛb /

noun

  1. informal a celebrity

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Etymology

Origin of celeb

First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening

Example Sentences

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Celebrities and public figures released 290 new memoirs in 2025, down nearly 160 from 2023’s Peak Celeb Memoir era, according to Goodreads.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The TikToker and I'm a Celeb star's summer-long stint as the weekend afternoon host starts from this Saturday.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

Finbar Patrick McGuigan, also known as Barry McGuigan, is reported to be heading to Australia for I'm a Celeb.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

The actor said he was determined "to embrace everything" about I'm A Celeb - and has even been following a strict health regime in preparation.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

He said I'm A Celeb has been on his bucket list for years and he jumped at the chance of appearing on the programme when producers approached him this year.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

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