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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Throughout August, around 70 families, friends and well-wishers have been taking part in a fundraising effort called Marathon Your Way. Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 Without skipping a beat, Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent moved along the line to chat with well-wishers. Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025 Aside from family and friends, well-wishers included a large delegation of seniors from the Milpitas Chinese Evergreen Club that Esteves has supported financially, according to club member Yugang Wang. Harvey Barkin, Mercury News, 23 July 2025 Princess Charlene seemed to click with one well-wisher in particular. Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 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 21 Aug. 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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