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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Hockey wasn’t his professional destiny, but the Canadian prime minister has deep connections to it, from his college playing days to his Oilers fandom to a close friendship with longtime NHL executive Peter Chiarelli. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Shot all over Liverpool, London, Paris and the U.S., the mix of black-and-white and color prints includes self-portraits, intimate views of his bandmates and shots of the fandom that constantly surrounded them. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 There are opportunities for all kinds of brands to start telling stories of athletes and get involved in the wave of fandom. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The AeroPress has inspired cultish fandom since its introduction in 2005, not to mention a burgeoning aftermarket of accessories and mods. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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