celeb

[ suh-leb ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a celebrity.

celeb

/ sɪˈlɛb /

noun

1. informal.
   a celebrity

Word History and Origins

Origin of celeb¹

First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening

Example Sentences

I'm A Celeb's Tulisa Contostavlos has told her campmates she's demisexual and has abstained from sex for more than three years.

From BBC

Sure, you might have a passing curiosity about the candidate some celeb is voting for.

From Slate

Finbar Patrick McGuigan, also known as Barry McGuigan, is reported to be heading to Australia for I'm a Celeb.

From BBC

While the celeb support was exciting for Peterson, it was the fans she really was performing for.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, he's appeared on a number of reality shows including Dancing on Ice, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and I'm A Celeb.

From BBC

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