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

That deep bond is something Awad witnesses firsthand nearly every night on the road, where her digital fandom materializes into physical rooms filled with devoted readers (often donning rabbit ears). — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Despite his lifelong fandom, fans still see Stearns as a cold-hearted, calculated executive who enjoys sending their favorite players packing. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

In the Des Moines metro area, which contains roughly 750,000 people, the fandom is split almost evenly. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Whether that’s through social media or a cultural moment, what leads to worldwide fashion fandom isn’t always intentionally thought out by a designer. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fandom

• random
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom
• nonrandom