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fan club

American

noun

a club enthusiastically devoted to a movie star or other celebrity or to a sports team.

fan club British

noun

an organized group of admirers of a particular pop singer, film star, etc
informal to approve of someone strongly

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Etymology

Origin of fan club

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have followed, as have back-to-back World Series championships and a burgeoning Japanese fan club.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

A friend and I recently saw Pearl Jam using tickets he obtained through the band’s fan club, which reserves prime seats and early access for members to prioritize attendance by loyal fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

According to John Tamura, a SoCal resident who met Richeson in 2024 and joined the fan club soon after, it can be a lifelong dream for blimp fanatics.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

George has the role of thanking the Beatles’ fan club office staff by name, “Not to mention, Frieda Kelly in Liverpool,” says George.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

The fact that they’re together-together is delighting their little fan club no end.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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