fan fiction

noun

: stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet

called also fanfic

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Both are unabashed fan fiction. — Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 But now, this little grasshopper must get back to writing fan fiction. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026 In the meantime, people are going to write fan fiction. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 But that hasn’t stopped fans from writing fan fiction or posting videos to YouTube. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fan fiction

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fan fiction was in 1939

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“Fan fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20fiction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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