fame Definition

fame
noun

1. The condition of being famous; celebrity.

Thesaurus: stardom, celebrity.
2. old use
Repute.
Thesaurus: renown, prominence, eminence, repute, esteem, glory, illustriousness, reputation, kudos, honour, credit.

Derivative: famed
adj

Famous; renowned.
Thesaurus: renowned, famous, celebrated, acclaimed, well-known, noted; Antonym: unknown.

Idiom: house of ill fame

euphemistic, archaic
A brothel.

Etymology: 13c: from Latin fama report or rumour.