noun

socialite

SOH-shuh-lyt

Socialite (noun) means a person well known for attending fashionable parties and mixing in high society, often covered by the media. Example: “The socialite was photographed at every major gala that season.”

noun

A person well known for attending fashionable parties and mixing in high society, often covered by the media.

"The socialite was photographed at every major gala that season."

How to Use Socialite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone famous mainly for their glamorous social life rather than a job or achievement.

Common pairings

celebrity socialite a well-known socialite

Word Forms

socialites plural

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Etymology

From social (in the sense of "high society") + the ending -ite, echoing the phrase "social light."

Rhymes for socialite

rite bite lite kite cite mite site Vite white write trite smite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “socialite” mean?

The word “socialite” means a person well known for attending fashionable parties and mixing in high society, often covered by the media. In plain terms, someone famous mainly for their glamorous social life rather than a job or achievement.

How do you pronounce “socialite”?

“Socialite” is pronounced SOH-shuh-lyt (/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “socialite” in a sentence?

Here is “socialite” used in a sentence: “The socialite was photographed at every major gala that season.”

What part of speech is “socialite”?

“Socialite” is a noun.