fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm 

1

: all the fans (as of a sport)

2

: the state or attitude of being a fan

Examples of fandom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As women’s participation in sports fandom and interest in women’s sports continue to rise, Riddle serves as co-founder and chief brand officer of the 400 Club, a community for women in sports and female sports fans. — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

Soccer fans from around the world bring their fandom to Dallas Stadium in Arlington for nine FIFA World Cup games. — Dawn White, CBS News, 12 July 2026

ConnectiCon, Connecticut’s longest running pop culture convention is at the Connecticut Convention Center with its multiple universes of fandom, cosplay, celebs and creative types. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Willison has taught workshops on Swift's music and fandom, and says this kind of tension has defined her career. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fandom

• random
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom
• nonrandom