CELEBRITY


Meaning of CELEBRITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɪlebrɪti ]

( celebrities)

1.

A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.

In 1944, at the age of 30, Hersey suddenly became a celebrity.

...a host of celebrities.

= star

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2.

If a person or thing achieves celebrity , they become famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.

Joanna has finally made it to the first rank of celebrity after 25 years as an actress.

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