fan base

American  

[fan beys] / ˈfæn ˌbeɪs /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of fan base

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80

Example Sentences

Cricket is a massively popular sport in India, attracting a huge audience and a fan base running into millions - and this is the latest in a string of major victories to trigger nationwide celebrations.

From BBC

Because the more the fan base grows, the larger Kickback’s potential audience grows.

From Los Angeles Times

And though he had no prior dancing experience, he won over the show’s fan base with his kindness and dedication, making it to the competition’s ninth week.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have a passionate and knowledgeable fan base in London, built over time and still growing, and we're making a positive impact with fans throughout the United Kingdom as well," he said in a statement.

From Barron's

Today, Bodo/Glimt's fan base extends far beyond the town, and even outside Norway.

From Barron's