Sunday, May 18, 2014

Word of the Day: Celebrity


ce·leb·ri·ty

noun \sə-ˈle-brə-tē\
: the state of being famous or celebrated
: a person who is famous
plural ce·leb·ri·ties
 
 
Full Definition of CELEBRITY
1:  the state of being celebrated :  fame
2:  a famous or celebrated person

Examples of CELEBRITY

  1. The actress lived a life of celebrity.
  2. There were many celebrities at the party.

First Known Use of CELEBRITY

14th century
 
An incorrect application of the word celebrity:
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