fan base

[fan beys]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80

Example Sentences

Expectations around the goalkeeping situation among the fan base have dropped so low a simple catch was greeted with loud cheers.

From BBC

And in some ways, that stability within the band — along with a supportive and open-minded fan base — is what allows the artists to explore new musical pathways with each release.

From Los Angeles Times

It has the history, the fan base, the resources.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to her years with Paramore and the inspiration behind her latest solo work, Williams spoke about how proud she is of the diversity of Paramore’s fan base and audience at shows.

From Los Angeles Times

There are 39 million Latine fans of the league in the U.S., making them the most rapidly growing fan base.

From Los Angeles Times