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September 18, 2020 Word of the Day

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adjective
famous
/ˈfeɪməs/
adjective
The woman is frosting her famous cupcakes.
The woman is frosting her famous cupcakes.
Definition of FAMOUS

[more famous; most famous]

: known or recognized by very many people : having fame

  • an internationally famous hotel

  • a famous entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician

— often + for or as

  • The hotel is (justly) famous for its luxury.

  • The hotel is famous as the place where the treaty was signed.

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