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fan base

American

[fan beys] / ˈfæn ˌbeɪs /

noun

the fans of a celebrity, team, media franchise, etc., when considered collectively: The studio marketed the sequels heavily to the franchise’s established fan base.

The fan base was crushed when the team moved to a different city.
The studio marketed the sequels heavily to the franchise’s established fan base.

Etymology

Origin of fan base

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80

Example Sentences

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The bikes have attracted a wide fan base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But as the fan base has become more sophisticated and felt welcome among the global fanbases, something shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I'm sure you guys have too… I just want to say thank you so much. What a fan base, what a set of players. We are so grateful for all of you showing up today."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Her career has since been marked by numerous awards, sold-out concerts and a massive fan base, with her songs and videos amassing millions of views.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

He saw it as building a fan base for his future as World-Famous Rock Star.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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