: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially : strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard noun
die-hardism noun

Examples of die-hard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another thing Webster is a die-hard fan of: pedal steel guitar. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024 And die-hard cinephiles can have the option to watch the full version live or after. Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 As a charter-bus operator and a die-hard independent voter in Phoenix, Bj Brooks knows a lot about changing lanes. Jack Healy, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 The die-hard fans interview contestants, discuss what’s happening in the restaurant industry and break down each episode of the show. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm. Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Legendary was intent on broadening the audience, versus just relying on die-hard fans of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi 1965 novel. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024 Photograph: Omega Eagerly awaited by die-hard Omega fans since the watch was spotted on Daniel Craig’s wrist at a New York exhibition in November 2023, Omega has finally unveiled a new version of its famous Speedmaster Moonwatch chronograph. Chris Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024 Hamaguchi says the work came from die-hard card game enthusiasts. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of die-hard was in 1922

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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

die-hard

adjective
ˈdī-ˌhärd
: strongly or excessively determined or devoted
die-hard fans
diehard noun
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