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

Fitness devotees, however, have since reworked the classic into a post-workout recovery drink designed to refuel and satisfy a sweet tooth. —Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026

For desserts, the banana coconut bread pudding has its devotees. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025

On opening day 20 years ago, Nelson sold 200 cupcakes in two hours, attracting celebrity devotees including Tyra Banks and Barbra Streisand. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025

Beloved by Pilates devotees in both New York and Miami, NoFar Method delivers a challenging 50-minute session set against a pink Himalayan salt wall. —Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 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