fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm How to pronounce fandom (audio)
1
: all the fans (as of a sport)
2
: the state or attitude of being a fan

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She’s long been vocal about her fandom for Grey’s and named one of her cats Meredith Grey after Pompeo’s character on the show. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025 Among the early attendees was Camille Cruz, a resident of Oakland who showcased the love for her fandom with yellow socks and green hair extensions. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The detail that everyone in town reviles his proud Red Sox fandom is kind of funny the first time. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025 Chicago Med, for example, has delivered solid ratings for years on NBC, but The Pitt has become the stuff of online discourse and fandom in a manner that feels unusual for a straightforward procedural today. David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fandom was in 1903

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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