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
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Jackie and longtime mate Shadow rose to celeb status through a livestream of their nest that draws thousands of viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The scam: "This investment opportunity won't last for long," says a celeb, promising rapid and generous returns.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
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
The final saw the celebs successfully banish the remaining traitors - Love Island host Maya Jama and YouTuber King Kenny.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
She initially launched her brand under the moniker American Riviera Orchard, specializing in artisan jams she notably gifted to celebs, including Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen and Mindy Kaling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
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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