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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Meta is surely hoping Jenner can make smart glasses a desirable item to her large fan base.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The new competition show might benefit from its existing fan base, as its challenges are inspired by “Gabby’s Dollhouse” and features young baker duos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

When that fan base is predisposed to wanting to stick it to the man, it’s not a tough sell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Musk has cultivated a massive fan base among retail and institutional investors alike with his ability to craft visions of a sci-fi future.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 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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