fandom

[fan-duhm]

noun

1. fans collectively, as of a celebrity, a movie, a book, or a professional game or sport.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fandom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; fan ² + -dom

Example Sentences

She says she "didn't really realise" how big the fandom of the show was until its release.

From BBC

Companies such as Crunchyroll have capitalized on fan interest by expanding into online merchandise, which is a major part of anime fandom, as well as digital manga, games and music.

From Los Angeles Times

The band’s shows in the UK transformed its city centers with a fervor closer to national heritage than mere rock band fandom.

From Los Angeles Times

The fandom is so special to me and I’m excited about how that’s going to go into the world.

From Los Angeles Times

And in that sense, this isn’t just a celebrity hobby; it’s a potential fandom migration moment, the kind of cultural pivot that could ripple far beyond Swift’s kitchen.

From Salon