cellulite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cellulite
First recorded in 1970–75; from French: literally, “formation of fatty deposits under the skin,” originally, “cellulitis,” equivalent to cellule cell + -ite “-itis” (a suffix indicating inflammation) but taken in English as -ite 1 (a suffix indicating part of the body); see cellule, -itis, -ite 1
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Example Sentences
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And she introduced the world to cellulite butter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Some claimed GPs dismissed symptoms as a "severe bout of cellulite", "growing pains", obesity and arthritis.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
Anyone standing next to me would have seen flat abs, slim thighs; to me, the reflection still showed cellulite and chubby cheeks.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2024
That is until Robbie’s Barbie suddenly begins to have recurring thoughts of death and cellulite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
My thighs are thick with cellulite and my love handles hang over the waistband of my shorts.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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