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

Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version). —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

While the movie is fairly harmless, even superfans of this franchise might be disappointed. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 May 2025

There are a few minor slight changes superfans might notice, starting with a twist on the theme song. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 May 2025

One superfan even curated a Spotify playlist featuring the songs used in the titles. —Erin Clack, People.com, 11 May 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