cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt 
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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Males have more fibrous connections that form a criss-cross pattern between the top layer of skin and deeper tissue, which may provide the skin with greater stability and help prevent the appearance of cellulite.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
Squeezing their thighs into pants that are too tight to compress the cellulite.
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Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Vendome specializes in Wood Therapy, which uses wooden tools like rollers to contour the body and help reduce cellulite, focusing on areas like the waist, thighs and buttocks.
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Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
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ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
Squeezing their thighs into pants that are too tight to compress the cellulite.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Vendome specializes in Wood Therapy, which uses wooden tools like rollers to contour the body and help reduce cellulite, focusing on areas like the waist, thighs and buttocks.
—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2026
The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
—
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cellulite
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“Cellulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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