superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan How to pronounce superfan (audio)
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.George Plimpton
… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …Peter King
To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.Robert Lipsyte

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Some are superfans, and others haven't even watched a full season. Mia Venkat, NPR, 31 May 2025 Three days ago on Tuesday, May 27, TikTok hosted an event for superfans at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 May 2025 Hosted by TikTok for Miley’s superfans, the superstar personally invited those in the room. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 May 2025 However, this number solely reflects superfans’ contribution to digital recording revenue. Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for superfan

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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