celebrity
intermediateB1/səˈlɛb.rɪ.ti/ · cel-e-bri-ty
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.
Meanings
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.
ایک مشہور شخصیت، خاص طور پر تفریح یا کھیل کے میدان میں۔
شہرت
shohrat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- media celebrity
- Hollywood celebrity
- pop culture celebrity
Example Sentences
She has become a global celebrity after her hit movie.
وہ اپنی ہٹ فلم کے بعد عالمی شہرت کی حامل بن گئی ہے۔
Woh apni hit film ke baad aalmi shohrat ki haamil ban gayi hai.
Celebrities often face intense scrutiny from the media.
مشہور شخصیات اکثر میڈیا کی سخت نگرانی کا سامنا کرتی ہیں۔
Mashhoor shakhsiyat aksar media ki sakht nigrani ka samna karti hain.
The event was filled with celebrities from various fields.
اس ایونٹ میں مختلف شعبوں سے تعلق رکھنے والی مشہور شخصیات کی بھرمار تھی۔
Is event mein mukhtalif shobon se taluq rakhne wali mashhoor shakhsiyat ki bharmaar thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of celebrities as stars shining in the sky of fame.
Picture a red carpet event with flashing cameras and famous faces.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں سب کچھ گوا دینا چاہیے،/ جو چاہے ہو سب کچھ ہونا چاہیے۔
Ishq mein sab kuch gawa dena chahiye, / Jo chahe ho sab kuch hona chahiye.
In love, one must sacrifice everything, / Whatever is desired should come to pass.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چمکنے دو، چمکے گا تو پھر اپنا وقت آئے گا۔
Chamakne do, chamkega to phir apna waqt aayega.
Let it shine; when it shines, its time will come.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "celebritas" — fame, renown
First known use: 15th century
The term 'celebrity' evolved from the Latin 'celebritas' to describe the state of being celebrated or famous, growing in usage during the 20th century.