A2noun1K

UK/["/səˈlebrəti/"]/US/["/səˈlebrəti/"]/

Meaning of Celebrity

In simple words: A famous person, especially in entertainment.

Celebrity in a sentence

  • Many people dream of becoming a celebrity in the entertainment industry.
  • The movie's premiere was attended by several famous celebrities.
  • She has a unique ability to connect with her fans, making her more than just a celebrity.
  • Celebrities often have to deal with intense media scrutiny.
  • The charity event raised money with the help of various local celebrities.

How to use Celebrity

Used when referring to well-known people in movies, music, or sports. More common in entertainment contexts. Not appropriate for non-famous individuals.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'cele-brity' - imagine a party with a star!

Related words

Collocations with Celebrity

Synonyms for Celebrity

Opposites of Celebrity

Common mistakes with Celebrity

  • Confused with 'celebration' as they sound similar.
  • Using 'celebrities' for both singular and plural forms.
  • Overusing it to describe any public figure, instead of just famous ones.

Celebrity appears in

Celebrity in other languages

More words like Celebrity

People also search for

  • Celebrity meaning
  • meaning of Celebrity
  • Celebrity definition
  • define Celebrity
  • what does Celebrity mean
  • Celebrity means
  • how to use Celebrity

Frequently asked questions about Celebrity

What does Celebrity mean?

A famous person, especially in entertainment.

What is the definition of Celebrity?

a famous person

How do you use Celebrity in a sentence?

Many people dream of becoming a celebrity in the entertainment industry.

Can you give another example of Celebrity?

The movie's premiere was attended by several famous celebrities.

What are synonyms for Celebrity?

Common alternatives include fame.

What is the opposite of Celebrity?

Opposite meanings include nobody, unknown, commoner.

What words go with Celebrity?

It commonly pairs with international, local, national, host, make somebody, profile, status, chef, something of a celebrity.

What are common mistakes when using Celebrity?

Confused with 'celebration' as they sound similar. Using 'celebrities' for both singular and plural forms. Overusing it to describe any public figure, instead of just famous ones.

How do you pronounce Celebrity?

US: /["/səˈlebrəti/"]/, UK: /["/səˈlebrəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Celebrity?

Used when referring to well-known people in movies, music, or sports. More common in entertainment contexts. Not appropriate for non-famous individuals.

What CEFR level is Celebrity?

"Celebrity" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.