celebrity

ce-leb-ri-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.

  2. 2.

    The state of being famous.

Forms

plural: celebrities

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    celebrity status — the condition of being famous
  • •
    celebrity culture — society's focus on famous people
  • •
    15 minutes of fame — brief celebrity (from Andy Warhol)

Related words

Antonyms: nobody, unknown
See also: celebrities, fame, famous, star
Synonyms: famous person, notable, public figure, star

Etymology

From Latin "celebritas" meaning fame, renown, from "celeber" meaning frequented, famous.