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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Eventually several of us decided to formalize our fandom into the ARAT book club. Linda-Marie Barrett september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025 Peyton's hopes for Pope Leo to come on the show aren't so farfetched as the Chicago native has publicly displayed his sports fandom in the past. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025 The films’ return to theaters speaks to the fandom’s lasting impact and ability to draw fans to events. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025 While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom. Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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