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

• addict
• aficionado
• afficionado
• buff
• bug
• enthusiast
• fan
• fanatic
• fancier
• fiend
• fool
• freak
• habitué
• habitue
• head
• hound
• junkie
• junky
• lover
• maniac
• maven
• mavin
• nut
• sucker

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.

a group of religious devotees

Recent Examples on the Web

Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025

Racing devotees can stream F1 Miami and all of the F1 races live with a subscription to F1 TV Pro ($84.99 annually), which includes access to all driver onboard cameras and team radios, full race replays (including F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup replays) and race archives. —Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025

Designs come in colors that devotees will recognize from the French brand’s purses, with prices starting at 60 euros for one that is reminscent of a tulip and up to 95 euros for a cluster of curved petals that’s a cross between a wisteria and an orchid. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

According to devotees—especially followers of ketogenic and paleo diets or intermittent fasting—this intriguing combo boosts energy and concentration. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025

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