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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The Katseye fandom is in crisis mode. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026 Most are minor celebrities nationwide, and all enjoy incredible fandom in their hometowns. Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026 There are also My Little Pony and X-Men versions available, along with a ton of other fandoms. Anja Webb, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026 For anyone who has watched Heated Rivalry, seeing Storrie deploy Rozanov like a weapon on the SNL stage is the kind of crossover moment this fandom has been waiting for. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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