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fame

Pronunciation: /feɪm/

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Definition of fame

noun

[mass noun]
  • the state of being known by many people:the song’s success rocketed him to stardom and fame

Phrases

of —— fame

having a particular famous association; famous for having or being ——:the village is the birthplace of Mrs Beeton, of cookery fame

Origin:

Middle English (also in the sense 'reputation', which survives in house of ill fame): via Old French from Latin fama

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