noun
celeb
suh-LEHB
noun
1
An informal short form of "celebrity" — a well-known, famous person.
"The party was packed with minor celebs and influencers."
How to Use Celeb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way of saying "celebrity."
When to use it
Informal — fine in everyday speech and tabloid writing, but avoid in formal contexts.
Common pairings
a minor celeb
celeb gossip
celeb culture
Word Forms
celebs plural
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "celebrity."