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 Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human — the Batman. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024 Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2024 The socialite and entrepreneur, 43, testified on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, June 26, about the need for strengthening child welfare protections. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024 Another claims that Texas socialite Margaret Sames (a.k.a Margarita) created the cocktail at a party in Mexico in 1948. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

socialite

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

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