superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 

plural superfans

: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan

… superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.

—George Plimpton

… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …

—Peter King

To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.

—Robert Lipsyte

Examples of superfan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is high-stakes teenage stuff, and the show leads a second life online, where superfans in opposing camps fire off rounds of GIFs meant to condemn one brother over the other. —Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025

While Bills Mafia holds dear traditions like smashing into tables and dousing a superfan in condiments before games, the group also developed a philanthropic bent. —Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Sep. 2025

Tim Ferriss's blueprint for success emphasizes cultivating a core group of loyal superfans rather than chasing millions. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Arngrim, 63, hosts the show alongside Little House alum Dean Butler, who played Alamanzo Wilder, and Little House superfan Pamela Bob. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superfan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan