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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There are a number of popular creators who share thoughts and content about Disney characters and IP, so leaning into that fandom makes a certain amount of sense. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 The question now is not whether to invest in Latino sports fandom, but how to do so. Kati Fernandez, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026 But another former contestant, podcaster and pop culture critic Bobby Finger, went on TikTok to school Hilaria Baldwin about the show’s online fandom. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Panelists will talk about the fandom of season 1 and what viewers can expect for season 2. Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 15 Mar. 2026.

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