noun
celebrity
suh-LEB-ruh-tee/səˈlebrəti/
The state of being widely known to the public.
The actor's sudden celebrity makes private outings increasingly difficult.
Etymology
Latin celeber linked being much frequented with being famous. Celebrity came to mean the condition of being famous, then shifted from naming that condition to naming a person who possesses it.
In context
a kid from philly comes to new york and goes into the best kitchens in town and then becomes a media celebrity on television and radio
More examples
- Several celebrities attend the charity concert.
- She becomes a local celebrity after winning the race.
- He discovers that celebrity brings unwanted attention.
Forms
celebrity · celebrities