B1nounmedia
US/səˈleb.rə.ti/
UK/səˈleb.rə.ti/
a famous person, especially in films, music, sport or on social media
In context
Many brands pay celebrities to post about their products on Instagram.
She became a celebrity overnight after her cooking video went viral.
Celebrity news fills the front pages while important stories are ignored.
Words that go with celebrity
verb + noun
- become a celebrityHe never expected to become a celebrity in his own village.
noun + noun
- celebrity chefThe new restaurant is run by a celebrity chef from TV.
- celebrity cultureSome people blame celebrity culture for young people's money problems.
- Hollywood celebrityA Hollywood celebrity was seen eating banh mi in Hoi An.
- celebrity gossipI don't read celebrity gossip, but my sister loves it.
adjective + noun
- minor celebrityAfter the game show, she was a minor celebrity for a while.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a famous celebrity person.Correct: He is a celebrity.