noun
- Young women from wealthy or prominent families who are famous primarily for their social status, celebrity connections, or media presence rather than for professional accomplishments.
Usage: informal; plural form; singular is 'celebutante'; blend of 'celebrity' and 'debutante'; often used with a slightly critical or dismissive tone
Examples
- The magazine featured several celebutantes at the charity gala.
- Many celebutantes gain fame through reality television shows.
- She was known as one of the most photographed celebutantes in the city.
- The celebutantes dominated the guest list at the exclusive nightclub.
- Unlike traditional debutantes, modern celebutantes often leverage social media for attention.
- Several celebutantes launched fashion and beauty brands based on their public profiles.