socialite

noun

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

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Tory Burch Lee Radziwill leather shoulder bag $798 NET-A-PORTER Tory Burch’s Lee Radziwill bag is inspired by the personal style of the socialite herself. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025 Her strong network, built over the years has brought in an impressive clientele—from fashion industry insiders to the socialites of Lagos’ nightlife. Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025 The Palm Beach socialite tagged Elie Saab and Hamilton Jewelers in an Instagram post of her at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025 The socialite began dating Klein in 2001 and the pair became engaged in 2017. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for socialite 

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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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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