superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan How to pronounce superfan (audio)
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.George Plimpton
… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …Peter King
To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.Robert Lipsyte

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The upcoming documentary focuses on these superfans. Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025 As a superfan, being allowed to come down to the ice during warm-up is something Young cherishes. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Their first performance in 2017 was a small set to superfans who knew all the lyrics. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 4 June 2025 The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night. Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for superfan

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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