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

Mangione -- who has an avid fan base of mostly women who often attend his hearings -- has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

From Barron's

After being showered with numerous curtain calls by an adoring fan base, it’s time for the players to return the favor.

From Los Angeles Times

“The HCC has instigated a battle with the Kalogeras Sisters fan base, who retaliated in kind and defended themselves against the hate-filled comments and threats directed against them,” according to documents obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re focused on developing the widest and biggest possible fan base for all our partners,” says Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of media distribution.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the dashing Jamie Fraser in the time-travelling drama Outlander, he has a global fan base which has allowed him to sell out a special fundraising evening to mark the 60th anniversary of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.

From BBC