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

Like Tesla, SpaceX has a big fan base that has helped the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

News of Colbert’s screenwriting gig spurred a range of reactions on social media among the dedicated “Lord of the Rings” fan base, with some users excited for the late-night host and others expressing their disappointment with his involvement.

From Los Angeles Times

“Survivor” has also leaned into its famous fan base this season, bringing in self-proclaimed superfans, including Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Zac Brown — who appeared in Episode 4 as a reward for a winning tribe for whom he spearfishes, cooks and performs.

From Los Angeles Times

“As we continue to grow baseball around the world and reach younger fans, Netflix is an ideal partner to help us further expand the sport’s fan base with its ubiquitous streaming service,” Kenny Gersh, MLB’s executive vice president of media and business, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Her stint in 2025 was promoted as a milestone to correct the franchise’s historic diversity shortfalls, but her romantic journey has been labeled by many members of the Bachelor Nation fan base as a low point.

From Los Angeles Times