devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
Examples of devotee in a Sentence
The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Shopping writer Julia Harrison is a down pillow devotee, but Boll & Branch’s has become her absolute favorite.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
In the past decade, the Silos have expanded to meet the enthusiasm of all these devotees.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
And, as any mascara devotee knows, the brush matters just as much as the formula.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devotee
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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