celebrity

noun
UK: /səˈlebrəti/
US: /səˈlebrɪti/

  1. A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.

    1. The celebrity signed autographs for the fans. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became a celebrity after her role in the popular TV show, capturing public attention. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being well-known or famous.

    1. He achieved celebrity status after winning the award. [ ] [ ]
    2. The relative celebrity of the small town was due to the annual film festival. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

star name icon vip luminary notable personality
celebrity verb

  1. To publicly praise or promote someone or something.

    1. The magazine often celebrity new artists. [ ] [ ]
    2. The event will celebrity local businesses and their contributions to the community. [ ] [ ]
celebrity adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a celebrity.

    1. The celebrity lifestyle can be glamorous and demanding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The celebrity endorsement boosted sales, proving the power of fame in marketing. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "celebrity" in English means: A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports., The state of being well-known or famous..

The phonetic transcription of "celebrity" is /səˈlebrəti/ in British English and /səˈlebrɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "celebrity": star, name, icon, vip, luminary, notable, personality.

Example usage of "celebrity": "The celebrity signed autographs for the fans.". More examples on the page.