cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
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Definition of cellulite
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
Examples of cellulite in a Sentence
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This mind-set is not only for those of us who wear cellulite like a badge of honor. — Danielle Young, Essence, "Why Is Body Positivity So Negative?," 23 Aug. 2019 For the study, researchers had 15 participants apply a caffeine-containing cellulite cream to their thighs and inner upper arms twice a day for six weeks. — A.a. Newton, SELF, "Caffeine Doesn’t Really 'Wake Up' Your Skin—But It Might Do Something Else," 11 July 2019 There has also been a rise in brands marketing protein shakes, cosmetic surgery, waxing products, makeup, and cellulite creams directly at men. — Glen Jankowski, Quartzy, "An epidemic of body shaming is taking its toll on men’s mental health," 11 July 2019 After that time, 12 of the 15 participants reported that their cellulite had improved. — A.a. Newton, SELF, "Caffeine Doesn’t Really 'Wake Up' Your Skin—But It Might Do Something Else," 11 July 2019 Light exfoliation can also help with the appearance of cellulite. — Diana Nguyen, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Dermatologist’s Summer Skincare Plan," 7 June 2019 Lifestyle magazines promote celebrity diets between features on products to reduce stretch marks or remove cellulite (which 80 to 90% of women have). — Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, "Summer is sexist: Women have to sweat 'bikini bodies,' hair removal, camp and crime," 7 June 2019 Kylie Shea is a strong, gorgeous professional ballerina, but she’s always been embarrassed by the cellulite on her legs. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Professional Ballerina Posts Photo of Her Cellulite After Years of Disordered Eating: I 'Feel Very Vulnerable'," 13 Feb. 2018 My daughter used the FasciaBlaster and her cellulite improved. — Emily Listfield, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New Body Sculptors," 1 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cellulite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cellulite
cellulite
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cellulite
: fat that is close to the surface of the skin and that makes the skin slightly bumpy
See the full definition for cellulite in the English Language Learners Dictionary
cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
| \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt
, -ˌlēt
\
, -ˌlēt
\
Medical Definition of cellulite
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface