celeb
Americannoun
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celebs
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of celeb
First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening
Example Sentences
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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
It’s everything you want in a celeb memoir: wild dishy reveals, beautiful vulnerability and a riveting tale of Hollywood and love that will make you feel like you’re re-living a piece of the ‘90s.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
A ticket to most conventions will set you back more than £20, with extra costs if you're there to meet your favourite celeb.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
Sure, you might have a passing curiosity about the candidate some celeb is voting for.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2024
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
"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
From slipping on his tux to greeting celebs on the red carpet, here are the highlights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Follow along to see photos of the stars, hear from the winners and find out which celebs host Nikki Glaser roasted this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 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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