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 men or animals) 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

• 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

After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025

And parents are enthusiastic supporters. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025

Meanwhile, supporters of gun owners’ rights say what’s needed is harsher sentences for straw purchasing to deter others. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025

Inside, Japanese supporters were outnumbered about 10 to 1. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025

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