celeb
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of celeb
First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Not that I’m a big celeb, it’s just I go there a lot because their food is so good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Engagement numbers on accounts providing celeb news updates are huge - with posts attracting thousands or even millions of views, likes and comments.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Sure, you might have a passing curiosity about the candidate some celeb is voting for.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2024
Aston Villa forward Alisha Lehmann reveals her secret talent, celeb followers and plays photo roulette in the fifth episode of Unlocked.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
In this case, they are mere prototype, a grand curiosity being worn by another local celeb, Philip Rosedale, the founder of Second Life.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Plus, an Olympian is charged with damaging the D.C. reflecting pool, and celebs use special-ops tactics to keep their weddings private.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda get a feature film, scrappy seniors take on dark forces in ‘The Boroughs,’ celebs tell other celebs’ stories on Broadway, and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
"As she told one customer in 2020, 'I'm really select with people,' and 'it's a very VIP circle of celebs.'"
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Her standing as one of the go-to promotional tour stops means Dimoldenberg has a contact list of celebs and, crucially, their publicists to call ahead of Oscars night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Others said Mo's come-up was throwing those crazy parties that hood celebs and wannabes paid bank to get into.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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