Fan (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An ardent follower and admirer.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Devotee
• Buff
• Lover

Hyponyms

• Bacchanal

Meaning ²

An enthusiastic devotee of sports.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Rooter
• Sports Fan

Hypernyms

• Enthusiast
• Partizan

Hyponyms

• Aficionado
• Railbird

Related Words

• Fandom (noun)

Meaning ³

A device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The room was hot and stuffy until someone turned on the fan.
• She placed the fan on her desk to circulate the air and cool herself down.
• The fan in the ceiling was spinning lazily, creating a gentle breeze.
• He used a handheld fan to cool himself down while waiting for the bus.
• The old fan in the attic was dusty and creaky, but it still worked.

Hyponyms

• Blower

Related Words

• Fan (verb)