fancier

noun

fan·​ci·​er ˈfan(t)-sē-ər 

1

: one that has a special liking or interest

2

: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence

a pigeon fancier

Synonyms of fancier

• lover
• sucker
• fan
• enthusiast

Examples of fancier in a Sentence

many chocolate fanciers like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar

Recent Examples on the Web

Modern standard features — likely sci-fi visions for older VW van fanciers — include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated rear seats and a removable center console. —James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025

But that’s not all: Midi-dresses are currently one of the fashion crowd’s absolute favorites—they’re classy but not overdressed, and make every outfit look just a touch fancier. —Emma Mehl, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2025

That changed in the 19th century with the rise of Victorian dog fanciers, who began to codify existing breeds and to invent new ones. —Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025

But my favorite thing to add to eggs is something a little fancier: crème fraîche. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

fancy entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fancier

noun

fan·​ci·​er ˈfan(t)-sē-ər 

: a person with a special liking or interest

a cat fancier