superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 

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

Examples of superfan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The casting reunites Brunson with SVU star, Knicks superfan and recent Emmys host Mariska Hargitay. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

With New York Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay as host, there’s been plenty of speculation about how the team might make an appearance during the Emmys — especially regarding pal Brunson. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026

Calling Bezos a Star Trek superfan drastically understates the depth of his attachment to the show. — Jacob Weisberg, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

The Star-Telegram was on the scene for the curtain call, speaking with Coyote employees and superfans alike. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superfan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan