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

At the same time, there is a growing awareness that other forms of content are needed to help grow fandom around the sport. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Fandoms shift; theatrical can inform a fandom, YouTube can inform a theatrical fandom. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

But the fandom surrounding the Smiths, and more specifically Morrissey, has entered more complex territory in light of the Smiths frontman’s past political commentary. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Some folks arrived with years of wrestling fandom behind them. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fandom

• random
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom
• nonrandom