sex symbol

American  

noun

1. a celebrity who is held to possess abundant sex appeal.

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Etymology

Origin of sex symbol

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

He wasn’t a sex symbol or superstar, but was rarely out of work, appearing in more than 100 TV and feature films.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Jolie and Berry aren't likely to deny that, especially considering that Jolie's 59-year-old ex-husband is still a sex symbol headlining high-octane blockbuster, whose career is likely to be as long as Harrison Ford's, age 80.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

Actor Raquel Welch, who died Wednesday, spoke to The Times over the years about breaking out as a sex symbol and moving beyond that stereotype.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Hollywood star Raquel Welch, who became an international sex symbol in the 1960s, has died aged 82.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2023

There is musical Elvis and race-reckoning Elvis and sex symbol Elvis and Las Vegas Elvis and Mississippi Elvis and rockabilly Elvis and Hollywood Elvis and Warhol Elvis and imperial Elvis and impersonator Elvis.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022