fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm 

1

: all the fans (as of a sport)

2

: the state or attitude of being a fan

Examples of fandom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over half of those accounts are obsessively devoted to sports, from pages that follow leagues, geographic markets and niche fandoms. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026

Over time, though, and especially in the aftermath of this World Cup, new fans become parents who pass on a love for the sport; more kids start playing; generational fandom grows. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

This week, a behind-the-scenes video of the family’s fandom was posted on Instagram. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Fanatics' wide net across sports and sports fandom came to life this week at the annual Fanatics Fest, the company's effort to create a Comic Con-style event for sports fans that is now in its third year. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fandom

• random
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom
• nonrandom