fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm How to pronounce fandom (audio)
Synonyms of fandomnext
1
: all the fans (as of a sport)
2
: the state or attitude of being a fan

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With a playful Pearl Pink/Summit White/Metallic Silver/Racer Blue color combination, the upcoming Nike Caitlin 1 takes inspiration from the Swift fandom’s tradition of making friendship bracelets for the artist’s concerts. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026 For artists with strong enough fandom, imagery, and mythology, there are all kinds of opportunities sitting somewhere between concerts, museums, retail, and fan experiences. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 This wholehearted embrace of my fandom might not sound like the retirement goal of someone who has worked with hundreds of clients on their finances. — Bernadette Joy, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Ella Mai Commands The Crowd Ella Mai stood proudly under vivid purple lighting, and the rush of the entire fandom sent the crowd to its feet. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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