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

Now, two years after her death, Elder's presence is felt on BTS's current world tour thanks to her mom, Jamie Elder, and BTS’ global fandom, known as Army. — Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

When plans for a Greenlink interconnector were set to go through the beach, fans allegedly protested the build, according to project manager Simon Ludlam, who discussed his experiences with the fandom on the Energy Revolution podcast. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Social media is often where fandoms go to connect, so that makes sense. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Different fandoms may debate whether the shots fired there are justified, but Bridgers is kind of taking one at herself here, too, amid all the no-love-lost. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fandom

• random
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom
• nonrandom