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

When finally approved for US sale, the car became a V12-powered sex symbol that shared the silver screen with icons like Burt Reynolds and Farrah Fawcett.

From Popular-Science

Sherlock Holmes is a new millennium sex symbol with books, movies, and TV episodes introducing him to a new generation of fans.

From The Daily Beast

The inclusion of the 47-year-old sex symbol, Baywatch cast member, and star of Borat might surprise you at first.

From The Daily Beast

The sex symbol and ‘Flamingo Road’ star knows more about Syria and science than you do—and she can handle herself in war zones.

From The Daily Beast

That sounds a bit like someone being a sex symbol that “really tried.”

From The Daily Beast

For a while Johansson seemed uncomfortable with her new role as sex symbol.

From The Daily Beast

They are said to represent a butterfly, a rain cloud, or a sex symbol.

From Project Gutenberg