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

Holub’s daughter Abigail Harris, 21, of Lake Zurich, was among the smiling well-wishers, including Holub’s good friend Jackie Foreman of Grayslake, who helped to organize the fan turnout to surprise the happy couple. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

During a walkabout, Prince William and Princess Kate greeted well-wishers near one of their engagements, saying hello and taking photos with those gathered. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 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

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