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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The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved. Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Pickleball devotees will be happy to know there is an outdoor court; golf putting greens, shuffleboard, and lawn games like cornhole line the top deck, too. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 The BookTok devotees deserve hotter. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Chopra Jonas features in the cast of his upcoming Varanasi, about a Shiva devotee who is sent on a mysterious mission to find an ancient cosmic artifact. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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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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