fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm How to pronounce fandom (audio)
1
: all the fans (as of a sport)
2
: the state or attitude of being a fan

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The Dexter legacy is now deep and long, and the fandom is incredible. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 It’s been more than a decade since Electronic Arts released a football game on a Nintendo console, and the absence has been noticeable for a company with one of the biggest fandoms and install bases. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 This coincides with a surge in viewership, fandom, and ticket sales across women’s college and pro sports leagues. Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 Viewership remains strong, and tennis fandom is thriving. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fandom was in 1903

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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