devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
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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But the breakthrough rediscovery of the SS Nemesis didn’t come from shipwreck devotees. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 If Formula 1 devotees and fellow drivers don’t like the film, Hamilton will surely feel it on tour. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025 After all, a film like Ballerina ostensibly exists only to keep the franchise’s devotees sated in the meantime. David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025 Nevertheless: For those who love them—devotees are all around the world—Labubu is more than a keychain. Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 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 6 Jul. 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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