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

Examples of fandom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a killer who racks up a body count in the hundreds, Plaza plays into her popular icy persona to an extreme degree, even if the character can be a bit divisive amongst the fandom. EW.com, 6 June 2024 While promoting the project, conversation turned to her basketball fandom and potential relationship with Tatum. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Each of these stylish outfits is drawing attention to Jodie’s foray into the Star Wars fandom which is notoriously known for its widespread recognition. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 June 2024 Tyler, 33, enjoys one of the most dedicated fandoms in all of music, painstakingly cultivated for more than a decade, beginning with his days on Fairfax as a member of the hip-hop/skate/clothing group Odd Future. Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fandom 

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 11 Jun. 2024.

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