well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er ˈwel-ˌwi-shər How to pronounce well-wisher (audio)
-ˈwi-
: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan
well-wishing adjective or noun

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At the event, the Princess of Wales released a whisky bottle that broke against the ship's hull as part of tradition Kate Middleton and Prince William charmed well-wishers in Scotland, where the Prince of Wales had a surprise response to a quick compliment. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 May 2025 Dozens of well-wishers gathered at the Mandarin Oriental on May 15 to say farewell to what once was one of the most luxurious hotels in South Florida — and get a sneak peek of what’s to come. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025 The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support. John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025 Tangent Biden posted a photo on X Monday of him and Jill Biden, thanking well-wishers. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-wisher was circa 1576

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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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well-wisher

noun
well-wish·​er
ˈwel-ˌwish-ər,
-ˈwish-
: a person who wishes good fortune to another

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