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

At Imperial Palace events, well-wishers wave small versions of the flag to cheer their beloved emperor and his family. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

On Monday, the day before launch, Menon and his two Russian crewmates held a final, ceremonial meeting with well-wishers at the Cosmonaut Hotel. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Dad’s well-wishers were no longer wishing us well. — Griffin Dunne, Vulture, 19 June 2026

The room erupted with cheers among Green Dot well-wishers who had packed the room by the dozens. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 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