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

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But the superfan remains unfazed by this. — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Many teams have superfans who attract headlines at World Cups. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 Soon another star orbiting the sports world may be giving superfans reason to dress up and tear up. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 But for the lucky few superfans with a few million to spare, a far more rarefied piece of Knicks history is about to hit the auction block. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superfan

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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