celebrity

[suh-leb-ri-tee]

noun

plural

celebrities 

1. a famous or well-known person.

2. fame; renown.

   Synonyms: stardom, eminence, note, distinction

celebrity

/ sɪˈlɛbrɪtɪ /

noun

1. a famous person

   a show-business celebrity

2. fame or notoriety

Other Word Forms

• noncelebrity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of celebrity¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin celebritās multitude, fame, festal celebration, equivalent to celebr- (stem of celeber ) often repeated, famous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Mr Singh's noble act has turned him into a local celebrity.

From BBC

A US lawyer with the same name as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is suing the social media platform, arguing it keeps suspending his account while falsely accusing him of "impersonating a celebrity".

From BBC

It was hailed by John Updike as a "Tiger Woodesian debut" and made her a celebrity at 36.

From BBC

His popularity among celebrities seemed as strong as ever and he managed to keep attracting new, young talents to add to his starry list.

From Los Angeles Times

“Every other celebrity endorsement combined would not have met even a quarter of Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement,” the employee said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• figure 
• hero 
• luminary 
• personage 
• personality 
• someone 
• star 
• superstar