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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But The Pitt’s woes are part of a larger wave sweeping fandoms across many mediums and genres, in which relationships that used to be pleasantly parasocial have become borderline disturbing. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026 And while some fandoms are shorter than others, their love for the team is just as strong. Julia Avant, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 The Pitt now has a fandom that is often at odds with some of the show’s choices or simply argues with each other, causing a level of noise online that has become a dominant part of the discussion of the show’s second season. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 The data tells a story the fandom has been writing for years. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fandom was in 1903

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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