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The celebrity waved to the crowd.
What does Celebrity mean?
A celebrity is a famous person.
Dictionary definition
a famous person, especially someone known in entertainment, sports, or public life.
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Celebrity in a sentence
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A celebrity visited the school to talk about reading.
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The interview explained how the celebrity became famous after years of practice.
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What does celebrity mean?
A celebrity is a person who is widely known by the public.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to celebrity?
Star can mean a famous performer or public figure.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses celebrity correctly?
A celebrity may have fans and sign autographs.
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Celebrity
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suh · leb · rih · tee · strongest beat: leb
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WordCelebrity.
Partnoun.
MeaningCelebrity means A celebrity is a famous person.
ExampleExample: The celebrity waved to the crowd.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- suh · leb · rih · tee
- Strongest beat
- leb
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on leb.
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Synonyms
Words like Celebrity
starA famous performer or public figure.
famous personA simple phrase for celebrity.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unknown personA person who is not famous.
private citizenA person not widely known to the public.
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Word family
Celebrity word family
Base word
celebrity
noun
celebrity
A famous person.
noun
celebrities
More than one celebrity.
adjective
celebrated
Famous or admired.
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Hint for students
A celebrity is a famous person.
Common mix-up
Celebrity is not the same as unknown person. Celebrity means a celebrity is a famous person.
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A celebrity visited the school to talk about reading." Why does celebrity fit better than unknown person?
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