world-famous

[wurld-fey-muhs]

adjective

1. famous throughout the world.

   a world-famous film.

Word History and Origins

Origin of world-famous¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The primary road through the region, world-famous Highway 1, which clings to cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean in postcard-worthy fashion, is almost constantly closed by landslides, isolating communities and stranding weary travelers.

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Miami bragged of a vibrant nightlife and world-famous beaches.

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A world-famous sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in Sierra Leone has reopened to the public, ending a five-month closure in protest at the dangers of deforestation, the reserve told AFP on Monday.

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It is thought more than 100,000 people from all over the world have been in Derry this week for its now world-famous carnival.

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These days especially, given his NFL superstardom and world-famous fiancée, there’s no shortage of companies reaching out to partner with the tight end.

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