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

Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies. —Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 1 May 2026

For Dolly devotees, a few extra nights only mean more time to wander her mountain. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies. —Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 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