celebrity — a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈlebrəti/
Korean meaning: 유명인, 연예인
Korean pronunciation: 써-레브-러-티 (강세: 레브)
Example Sentences
- The celebrity couldn't eat a hamburger without someone taking a photo.
- Many young people dream of becoming a celebrity.
- The celebrity chef opened a new restaurant in Seoul.
celebrity
NOUN//səˈlebrəti//
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

Famous person surrounded by adoring fans
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A celebrity's integrity moves at light velocity!
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Origin
라틴어 celebrare(축하하다, 기념하다)에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 '축하받을 만한 사람'이라는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '유명인'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“The celebrity couldn't eat a hamburger without someone taking a photo.”
“Many young people dream of becoming a celebrity.”
“The celebrity chef opened a new restaurant in Seoul.”
“Being a celebrity means never having privacy, even in the bathroom.”
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