Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
has-been
noun
/ˈhæzˌbiːn/
Definition
A person who is no longer successful or popular but was once very prominent in their field.
Examples
- Despite being a has-been in the film industry, he continues to make appearances at red carpet events.
- The athlete was reluctantly called a has-been after retiring for many years.
- Many of the supports from her past life as a pop star now view her as a has-been.
Meaning
The term usually refers to someone who was once famous or influential but has since fallen out of the spotlight or relevance.
Synonyms
- former star
- has-been
- yesterday’s news
- past legend
