supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that supports or acts as a support: such as

a

: adherent, partisan

b

: one of two figures (as of animals or people) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it

c

: garter sense 1

d

: athletic supporter

Illustration of supporter

• S supporter b

Synonyms of supporter

• proponent
• advocate
• advocator

Examples of supporter in a Sentence

a supporter of the Independent party

President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lago is a longtime Underline supporter who crafted the initial deal years ago that gave the county millions in Gables funds to help construct the linear park. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Clark supporters argued one game was insufficient for an ejectable non-basketball act. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Kraft, who owns the New England Patriots, is a staunch supporter of Israel. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing supporter

• athletic supporter

Rhymes for supporter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter

Kids Definition

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpōrt-ər 

-ˈpȯrt-

: one that supports

especially : one who argues or votes for someone or something

Medical Definition

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er

: a woven or knitted band or elastic device supporting a part

especially : athletic supporter