Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

celebrity-crush

noun

/səˈlɛb.ə.ti krʌʃ/

Definition

A celebrity-crush refers to a romantic admiration or infatuation that an individual has for a famous person, typically a film star, musician, or athlete.

Examples

Ever since she saw him in that movie, she has had a major celebrity-crush on the actor.
His celebrity-crush on the pop star was evident in how he followed all her social media accounts.
Many teens experience a celebrity-crush during their formative years.