devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē  ˌdē- 

ˌdā-, 

də-, 

-ˈtā

: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Synonyms of devotee

• lover
• fan
• enthusiast
• sucker
• fanatic

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.

a group of religious devotees

Recent Examples on the Web

In parts of Canada, three- to five-hour drives to the nearest T&T are common, devotees say. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Just as World Cup fans are sporting their favorite teams’ jerseys and colors, Knicks devotees are still favoring blue and orange in solidarity to the team’s first NBA title since 1973. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

For devotees of the brand, this unusual vessel is less about reinventing yachting than refining it into something elegantly familiar. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Every week, writers and editors from all around the magazine — Fire & Blood devotees and first-time viewers alike — will discuss, debate, and obsess over all the minutiae of the latest episode. —Nic Juarez, Vulture, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for devotee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Kids Definition

devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē  -ˈtā 

: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast

a devotee of sports