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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Opener Jake Worthington, also a devotee of traditional country, showcased his own growing talent and potential for stardom.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The brand indeed boasts its share of A-list devotees, including Renee Zellweger, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Wahlberg and Shawn Mendes.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
This unique sensory experience makes durian meaningful to its devotees in a way that verges on the religious.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The brand indeed boasts its share of A-list devotees, including Renee Zellweger, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Wahlberg and Shawn Mendes.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
This unique sensory experience makes durian meaningful to its devotees in a way that verges on the religious.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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 3 Aug. 2025.
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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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