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celebrity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈlebrəti/ · UK /səˈlebrɪti/

Forms: celebrities

celebrity means: Someone who is widely known, especially through entertainment or sport.

noun

FAMOUS PERSONB1

Someone who is widely known, especially through entertainment or sport.

  • A celebrity visited our school.
  • The hotel is popular with celebrities.
  • Which celebrity would you like to meet?

Similar words: star, famous person

Common phrases: famous celebrity, celebrity chef, meet a celebrity

FAMEC1

The state of being widely known and receiving public attention.

  • Celebrity brought her little happiness.
  • He struggled with his sudden celebrity.
  • Her celebrity attracted attention to the charity.

Similar words: fame, renown

Opposites: obscurity

Common phrases: achieve celebrity, sudden celebrity, celebrity status, seek celebrity

Questions about celebrity

What does celebrity mean?

Someone who is widely known, especially through entertainment or sport.

What is celebrity in other languages?

Türkçe: ünlü · Español: celebridad · Français: célébrité · Deutsch: Prominenter · Italiano: celebrità · 日本語: 有名人

How do you pronounce celebrity?

In American English /səˈlebrəti/; in British English /səˈlebrɪti/.

How do you use celebrity in a sentence?

A celebrity visited our school. The hotel is popular with celebrities.

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