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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That fandom has already earned Colbert a place in the cinematic universe. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 That fandom has left a tangible trail across the franchise. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 From Roku to traditional cable services, like Spectrum and Comcast, everyone is trying to navigate the angst felt from every corner of sports fandom, while still trying to maximize their own profit margins. Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Webtoon Entertainment’s platform ecosystem counts approximately 160 million monthly active users, giving Studio N access to a pipeline of IP that arrives with pre-existing, measurable fandoms. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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