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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone famous mainly for their glamorous social life rather than a job or achievement.
Common pairings
celebrity socialite
a well-known socialite
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Word forms
- Plural
- socialites
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Etymology
From social (in the sense of "high society") + the ending -ite, echoing the phrase "social light."
Rhymes for socialite
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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.
