Definition, synonyms and related words
A celebrity; a famous person.
"The local fan club gathered outside to cheer on their favorite celeb as she walked by in her limousine."
In plain English: A celeb is a famous person who gets attention for their work in entertainment, sports, or other public fields.
"The local newspaper gave an interview with every celeb attending the festival."
Celeb is a clipped form of the word celebrity that entered common usage as a convenient shorthand. It retains the original meaning while offering a more casual and modern way to refer to famous people.