devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees. a group of religious devotees
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Eight times MetLife has played host to a sea of fans—No Shoes Nation devotees—who came to soak in Chesney’s unique blend of country, rock and island music, paired with his positive, easy energy. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025 Commerce writer Julia Harrison is usually a down pillow devotee, but Boll & Branch’s alternative fill might have swayed her to the other side. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025 The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead up to Christmas. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for devotee

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devotee was in 1645

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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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devotee

noun
dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) -ˈtā How to pronounce devotee (audio)
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports

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