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

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The superfans who stood closest to the stage wore ponchos as protection in case a competitor threw up. Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Sudeikis was in character as a Chicago superfan wearing a fake mustache and sunglasses. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Skechers has seriously upped its aesthetic game in recent years (just ask superfan Martha Stewart), but the brand's shoes are just as supportive as ever. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Kansas City Chiefs superfan Jason Sudeikis was on the massive guest list. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superfan

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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