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/
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
The celebrity smiled and waved to cheering fans.
Fans celebrated their favorite celebrity after the award ceremony. (CELEBRATE → people celebrate a celebrity)
The celebrity walked past security as his popularity continued to grow.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin celebrare, meaning 'to celebrate' or 'to honour'. Originally denoting a person worthy of celebration, it evolved to designate a person of widespread fame and public recognition.
Breakdown
celebr- (from Latin celebrare, to celebrate) + -ity (suffix denoting state or quality). The morpheme -ity transforms the verb root into a noun describing the condition of being celebrated or famous.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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