fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm How to pronounce fandom (audio)
Synonyms of fandomnext
1
: all the fans (as of a sport)
2
: the state or attitude of being a fan

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Smaller cities are seeing rapid growth, which Pugalia attributed to the increasingly fluid nature of fandom across the country. Shreya Ghosal,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026 The first section of the film deals with Tarik and obsessive fandom. Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026 The decision isn’t the only sign of resistance to AI in the world of comics and fandoms. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026 Multiple panels centering on the intersection of fandom, film culture and creators, will also feature TikTok and Sundance execs along with Charli xcx and several TikTok-ers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fandom was in 1903

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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