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

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

"Essex, First Dates, Celebs Go Dating, I’m a Celeb and now Love Island. This man has completed reality TV," said Kai, who recently announced his engagement to Sanam Harrinanan, who he was coupled up with on his series.

From BBC

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