socialite

noun

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

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Who was Jeffrey Epstein? Epstein rose to prominence as a financier who surrounded himself with high-profile celebrities, public figures and socialites before his criminal activity came to light. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 July 2025 In an era where clubs are inundated with people who are more engaged with their phones than the dance floor, the weekly activation is a reprieve for athletes, entertainers, and socialites trading sections for strikes. Shanae Hardy, Billboard, 30 July 2025 The Canadian socialite used to be in Markle’s inner circles, but has since moved on. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025 Not surprising as there are rumors of a family feud with the couple’s oldest child, which reportedly started as far back as his 2022 wedding to actress/socialite Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for socialite

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Aug. 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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