Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fame

plural of fame

(Roman mythology) A goddess who is a personification of famine and hunger. She is the Roman counterpart of Limos.

(now rare) Something said or reported; gossip, rumour. / One's reputation. / The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

(transitive) to make (someone or something) famous

Having fame; famous or noted.

present participle of fame

(usually capitalized, often sports) A structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals (especially ones of importance to some field), often containing a collection of memorabilia relating to them.

Having a bad reputation.

(idiomatic) That for which one has bragging rights; one's reason for being well-known or famous.