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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Her last concert movie included photos and videos of the fandom during the credits. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 The future of fandom is dynamic, interactive and personalized. Blake Patterson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 In a conversation with Interview published Wednesday, the Merry Gentlemen star reflected on being at the center of mega fandom after starring on One Tree Hill for seven seasons, as well as films such as A Cinderella Story and Freaky Friday. Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 Even within watch-collecting circles, the fandom expressed by devotees of Omega’s Speedmaster chronograph sets a high bar for both passion and pedantry. Chris Hall, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fandom 

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 21 Dec. 2024.

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