NYT Dictionary

CELEB

/səˈlɛb/
Nounce-LEBce-leb · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A celebrity; a famous person, a one who is celebrated.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of celebrity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:

+5 earlier appearances in the archive.

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