superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan How to pronounce superfan (audio)
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.George Plimpton
… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …Peter King
To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.Robert Lipsyte

Examples of superfan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The viral performance led to an adorable exchange on social media between Reynolds and Stray Kids singer Bang Chan, who revealed himself as a superfan of the actor. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024 Fak superfans can finish their look with the graphic trucker hat with breezy mesh paneling to keep your head cool in the kitchen. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2024 In the 21 years to follow, many other celebrities and superfans have been graced with the recognition. Bychris Morris, Fortune, 25 June 2024 The superfans were there for Trump in both 2016 and 2020. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfan 

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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