socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
: a socially prominent person

Examples of socialite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Duchess of Windsor, Lady Diana Cooper, and Nancy Mitford joined rooms full of socialites clamoring to see what all the fuss was about. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 In 2023, Bettencourt Meyers once again surpassed Walton, who went down to the third place spot due to American socialite Julia Koch, who inherited Koch Industries from her late husband David Koch. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup Hold Hands on Date Night in L.A. Ahead of 2024 Emmy Awards Watts is nominated for her role as New York City socialite Babe Paley on FX's Feud: Capote vs. the Swans. Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024 The socialite has been open about living a life of authenticity and sobriety. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for socialite 

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of socialite was in 1909

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“Socialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialite. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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socialite

noun
so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
: a person well-known in fashionable society

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