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celeb

n.
B1 Intermediate US //səˈɫɛb// UK //sˈɛlɛb// celeb Informal

n. a famous person, like a movie star or a singer. It is a short, casual way to say 'celebrity'.

n. a famous person, particularly one who is widely recognized in the entertainment industry. A shortened, informal clipping of 'celebrity'.


SIMPLE

The party was full of every celeb in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

Fans often try to take selfies with every celeb they see on the red carpet.

COMPLEX

While the magazine covers are dominated by every celeb from the music industry, the real power lies in the behind-the-scenes connections they maintain.

Origin

Clipping of celebrity.

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