paparazzi

[ˌpæpəˈrɑːtsi]

paparazzi Definition

photographers who follow famous people around in order to take photographs of them that can be sold to newspapers or magazines.

Using paparazzi: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paparazzi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The paparazzi were waiting outside the hotel for the celebrity to arrive.

  • Example

    The actress was surrounded by paparazzi as she left the restaurant.

  • Example

    The paparazzi took pictures of the couple on their honeymoon.

paparazzi Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paparazzi

Phrases with paparazzi

  • a photograph taken by a paparazzo

    Example

    The magazine published a paparazzi shot of the celebrity on the beach.

  • the phenomenon of paparazzi photographers and their impact on celebrity culture

    Example

    The paparazzi culture has become increasingly invasive in recent years.

  • paparazzi-free zone

    an area where paparazzi are not allowed to take photographs

    Example

    The hotel created a paparazzi-free zone for its guests.

Origins of paparazzi

from Italian 'paparazzo', the surname of a character in Federico Fellini's film 'La Dolce Vita' (1960)

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Summary: paparazzi in Brief

The term 'paparazzi' [ˌpæpəˈrɑːtsi] refers to photographers who follow famous people around to take photographs of them, often for sale to media outlets. The word comes from the surname of a character in Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita.' Examples include 'The paparazzi were waiting outside the hotel for the celebrity to arrive,' and 'The actress was surrounded by paparazzi as she left the restaurant.' Phrases include 'paparazzi shot,' 'paparazzi culture,' and 'paparazzi-free zone.'

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