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

The character traits of Matt and Davis are in many ways the opposites of the characters in their favorite novels (Matt is a Henry Miller devotee and Davis loves Raymond Carver). —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

Uggs are a constant celebrity favorite, with Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid among the many devotees. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

When the road reopened after a nearly seven-year closure in December, its devotees returned in droves. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Longtime devotees will also notice that the original frosted bottle has been traded for a shinier, sleeker version, though the sizes on offer (30ml and 18ml) and pricing ($69 and $48, respectively) remain the same. —Dianna Singh, Allure, 8 Jan. 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