Definition of "famous"

Kid-friendly meaning of famous, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "famous" mean?

famous (adjective) — known by a lot of people.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables2 (fa·mous)

Example sentences using "famous"

Grade K–2
She is famous.
Grade 3–5
Their small town is famous for the giant pumpkin festival it holds every October.
Grade 6–8
Being famous looks fun from the outside but, in almost every honest interview, turns out to mean losing small private corners of life nobody warned about.

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