fan — a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /fæn/
Example Sentences
- I'm not a fan of horror movies - they give me nightmares for weeks!
- The broken fan made a noise like a helicopter landing in our living room.
- She fanned the barbecue flames so enthusiastically that she nearly set her eyebrows on fire.
fan
NOUN[/fæn/]
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing
Thousands of fans filled the stadium hours before the concert even began.
The fans created so much noise that the entire arena shook with excitement. (FAN = FLOW + ADMIRATION + NOISE)
The fans began to chant together, and the excitement quickly expanded through the entire crowd.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'fan' derives from Latin 'vannus', originally referring to a winnowing basket used to separate grain from chaff by creating airflow. The meaning evolved from a tool that generates wind to an enthusiastic supporter, metaphorically likening passionate support to the vigorous fanning motion.
Breakdown
Latin 'vannus' (winnowing basket, grain-separating tool) → fan (device that creates air movement, then extended to mean an ardent admirer or enthusiastic supporter).
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📝Examples
“I'm not a fan of horror movies - they give me nightmares for weeks!”
“The broken fan made a noise like a helicopter landing in our living room.”
“She fanned the barbecue flames so enthusiastically that she nearly set her eyebrows on fire.”
“As a huge fan of chocolate, I consider myself a professional taste tester.”
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