noun
fan
An enthusiastic admirer or supporter of someone or something.
The fans cheer as their favorite band appears.
Etymology
Fan is a shortening of fanatic. The shortened form usually expresses enthusiastic devotion to a performer, team, or subject without the stronger implications of the longer word.
More examples
- She has been a fan of the team since childhood.
- The actor thanked his fans.
- He is a devoted fan of mystery novels.
Forms
fan · fans
Similar words
- admirer
- Someone who regards a person or work with approval.
- enthusiast
- Someone with strong interest in an activity or subject.