: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially : strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard noun
die-hardism noun

Examples of die-hard in a Sentence

the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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There are no plans to expand currently, and those looking to secure their place among some of the most die-hard country, bluegrass and folk fans in America can only hope to act quickly enough to get their hands on passes. Chris Barilla, People.com, 18 June 2025 In 1959, the gated compound was snapped up by Gordon and Holly MacLean, friends of Disney and die-hard train collectors, who added one truly unique feature. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 June 2025 Meet the die-hard fans who stop at nothing to support their Cats. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Veteran lefty Matthew Boyd, the grandson of a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, sees ‘a ton of upside’ in his new team Matthew Boyd was thankful to have options in free agency and is grateful to sign with the Chicago Cubs, who have always held a place in his heart because his grandfather. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for die-hard

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of die-hard was in 1922

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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

die-hard

adjective
ˈdī-ˌhärd
: strongly or excessively determined or devoted
die-hard fans
diehard noun
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