well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er ˈwel-ˌwi-shər 

-ˈwi-

: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan

well-wishing

ˈwel-ˌwi-shiŋ 

-ˈwi-

adjective or noun

Examples of well-wisher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The annual event features organ music connected to the Kennedys, so that visitors and well-wishers can imagine what the historic wedding was like, as well as artifacts from the ceremony itself, including the kneelers the Kennedys used. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Singer Kehlani, actress La La Anthony and Vanessa Bryant were among the well-wishers. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The Correction veteran’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from well-wishers on social media. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Unaware of the ruse, the press, suspected GPU agents, and hired well-wishers crowded the main Mexico City rail station, eagerly awaiting Trotsky’s train—which never arrived. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-wisher

• commissure
• kingfisher
• fissure
• swisher
• wisher

Kids Definition

well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er

ˈwel-ˌwish-ər, 

-ˈwish-

: a person who wishes good fortune to another