sex symbol

noun

1. a celebrity who is held to possess abundant sex appeal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex symbol¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The statement described Kristofferson as "a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a sex symbol, and a family man."

From BBC

Peterson is an incredible actor, and created a character who is much more than a sex symbol.

From Los Angeles Times

He had been famous since he was a teenager and a sex symbol for just as long, a tousled Californian with a movie star smile.

From Salon

You are being objectified and positioned as a bit of a sex symbol here.

From Salon

She was seen as a sex symbol and a pretty face, and not as an actress one should respect for her chops and talent.

From Salon