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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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
The ex-Love Islander and former I'm a Celeb campmate are switching to music for the February event dedicated to celebrating black music and culture.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024
Mr Farage told The Sun newspaper he would be excluded from certain I'm a Celeb trials on medical grounds due to injuries from his plane crash and surgeries afterwards.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023
Scott, who also owns a coffee shop in Manchester, received the majority of the 12 million votes cast in the I'm a Celeb final, co-presenter Declan Donnelly revealed after the result was announced.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022
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