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 In 2008, supernatural teen romance fandom shifted into overdrive when the first of Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight novels hit the big screen. Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 15 May 2024 About the infamous 2011 Vancouver riot following a Canucks loss to the Boston Bruins during the Stanley Cup final, the film chronicles the event and its aftermath while also raising deeper questions about fandom, violence, and the shocking power of an angry crowd. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 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 18 May. 2024.

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