English Explanatory Dictionary

celebutante

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A young, usually female socialite, especially one of limited accomplishment, who is the focus of sufficient media attention and public interest to be regarded as a celebrity.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈlɛb.juːˌtɑːnt/ /səˈlɛb.juˌtɑnt/

Word forms

celebutante celebutantes celebutant

Etymology

Blend of celebrity + debutante. Reportedly coined by Walter Winchell in 1939.

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