fame

noun
UK: /feɪm/
US: /feɪm/

  1. The state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.

    1. She achieved fame as a singer when she was very young. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town is seeking to capitalize on its newfound fame as a tourist destination. [ ] [ ]

  2. The condition of being famous; widely known or recognized.

    1. He wants fame and fortune, but he doesn't want to work for it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her fame spread rapidly after she won the award for best actress in the role. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

notoriety reputation prestige celebrity renown
fame verb

  1. To make famous; give fame to.

    1. The movie famed him, and he became an icon overnight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The discovery of the new element famed the scientist for generations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fame" in English means: The state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc., The condition of being famous; widely known or recognized..

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

Synonyms for "fame": notoriety, reputation, prestige, celebrity, renown.

Example usage of "fame": "She achieved fame as a singer when she was very young.". More examples on the page.