celebrity

noun
UK /səˈlebrəti/
US /səˈlebrəti/

A celebrity is a famous person who many people know.

The movie star was a celebrity everyone wanted to meet.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The state of being famous.

The young singer enjoyed sudden celebrity after her first hit song.

3. A well-known person in a particular field.

He became a celebrity in the world of science.

4. Public attention or fame.

The scandal brought her unwanted celebrity.