fan

[fan]

fan Definition

• 1. a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular sport, art form, or famous person
• 2. a machine with blades that revolves to create a current of air
• 3. a flat device waved to create a current of air
• 4. a folding device made of pleated material, used for cooling or decoration

Using fan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's a big fan of basketball.

• Example

  She's a fan of classical music.

• Example

  The room was hot so she turned on the fan.

• Example

  She fanned herself with a piece of paper.

fan Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fan

• enthusiast
• supporter
• admirer
• devotee
• aficionado

Antonyms for fan

• critic
• detractor

Idioms Using fan

• make a fan of someone

  to cause someone to become a fan or admirer of something

  Example

  After seeing the movie, he became a fan of the director's work.

• fan the flames

  to make a situation more intense or emotional

  Example

  Her comments only served to fan the flames of the argument.

• big fan of

  to like or enjoy something very much

  Example

  I'm a big fan of sushi and could eat it every day.

Phrases with fan

• fan fiction

  fiction written by fans of a particular movie, TV show, book, etc., using the characters and settings from the original work

  Example

  She spends hours reading and writing fan fiction about her favorite TV show.

• fan club

  a group of fans of a particular celebrity, team, or other entity who support and promote them

  Example

  I joined the fan club for my favorite band so I could get early access to concert tickets.

• ceiling fan

  a type of fan that is mounted on the ceiling and circulates air in a room

  Example

  We installed a ceiling fan in our bedroom to keep cool during the summer.

Origins of fan

originally from Latin 'vannus', meaning 'winnowing basket'

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Summary: fan in Brief

The term 'fan' [fan] refers to a person with a strong interest or admiration for a particular sport, art form, or famous person. It also denotes a machine or device used to create a current of air, such as a ceiling fan or handheld fan. Phrases like 'fan fiction' and 'fan club' are common in pop culture, while idioms like 'fan the flames' and 'big fan of' extend the term's usage.