devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
ˌdā-
də-
-ˈtā
Synonyms of devoteenext
: 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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Dean is a devotee of Jimmy Choo footwear. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 Yet even amidst its widespread popularity, devotees of the cult workout still complain about the pain of the class. Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025 Most were in their thirties and forties, and many readily professed to being Mamdani devotees. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025 The Varsity Atlanta, Georgia Fast-food chili may get a bad rap sometimes, but as any Wendy’s chili devotee can tell you, there’s a time and a place for easy-to-access chili that’s cozy, comfortable, and nostalgic. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for devotee

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devotee was in 1645

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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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devotee

noun
dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) -ˈtā How to pronounce devotee (audio)
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports

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