enthusiast

noun

en·​thu·​si·​ast in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 

-əst, 

en-

also -ˈthyü-

: a person filled with enthusiasm: such as

a

: one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit

a sports car enthusiast

b

: one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest

Synonyms of enthusiast

• lover
• fan
• sucker
• fanatic

Examples of enthusiast in a Sentence

skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season

Recent Examples on the Web

The derailment happened on a curved section of the main track, with photos taken by train enthusiasts showing that several double-decker rail cars appeared to have jumped the track. —Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025

From a $3 decorative serving bowl to a pair of linen pillows ($25), these BHG x Walmart gifts are ideal for the homebodies and interior design enthusiasts in your life. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025

For the rap enthusiasts, the iconic Nas links up with legendary producer DJ Premier for Light-Years, another addition to Mass Appeal’s slate of 2025 releases. —Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025

PB5star’s new Cosmic shoe for racquet sports enthusiasts bridges the gap between a performance sneaker and an everyday casual shoe. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "person claiming to receive divine communication or inspiration, member of a putative early Christian sect making such claims," borrowed from Late Greek enthousiastḗs, going back to Greek, "person possessed by a god," from enthousiad-, stem of enthousiázein "to be inspired or possessed by a god" + -tēs, agent suffix — more at enthusiasm

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enthusiast

• iconoclast
• osteoblast
• osteoclast
• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed

Kids Definition

enthusiast

noun

en·​thu·​si·​ast in-ˈth(y)ü-zē-ˌast 

-əst

: a person filled with enthusiasm