fandom

noun

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

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Such a moment is cause for celebration — a large dose of excitement for a city’s sports fandom that has been clamoring for some. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025 The Italian automaker is working to balance the exclusivity of Ferrari car ownership with the inclusivity of brand fandom. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Whether that’s a good thing or not might depend on your level of Springsteen fandom. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 There are a multitude of comfy sweatsuits in the world, but none have the fandom of that Spanx AirEssentials lounge set. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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