superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 

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

Examples of superfan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Four decades later, Auriemma is the winningest coach in college basketball history and Taylor is a superfan. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025

For the celebration, Wood unveiled a turquoise vinyl version of his set, which is a real treat for collectors and superfans alike. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

The film, which will screen on June 2, takes a look at superfans and their relationship with entertainers and celebrities. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025

These players, all superfans, know exactly what to expect. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superfan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan