fandom

[ fan-duhm ]

noun

1. fans collectively, as of a celebrity, a movie, a book, or a professional game or sport.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fandom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; fan ² + -dom

Example Sentences

The satellite radio operator gave Yoakam his own channel in 2018 as a space to exercise his studious fandom — to talk with and highlight his peers and heroes and to share his musical taste and knowledge with listeners.

From Los Angeles Times

In the current climate of social media debate, 24/7 punditry and tribal fandom, it will provide fuel for the conspiracy theorists who believe that any decision made against their team is provoked by a grudge, personal bias or dislike of their particular club.

From BBC

Hammarby supporters are showing what the future of women’s football fandom could look like, but it has not always been like that.

From BBC

In the aftermath of the show's tea-spilling reunions, which take place a year after the action is filmed, its fandom takes to the Internet to speculate on pillory participants who may not have received the glowiest edits.

From Salon

So after getting acquainted with the version of UFC fandom you can see on TV, I ventured deeper into the Las Vegas Valley, to the smaller, quieter municipality of Henderson, about 15 miles south of the city.

From Slate