fan fiction
Americannoun
Usage
What does fan fiction mean? Fan fiction are stories written by everyday fans featuring characters, settings, and plots from their favorite, pre-existing TV, novels, manga, movies, and other media. How do you pronounce fan fiction?[ fan-fik-shuhn ]
Etymology
Origin of fan fiction
First recorded in 1995–2000; see origin at fan 2 ( def. ), fiction ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But as a candidate for high-end Austen fan fiction, or a spinoff of the Ugly Duckling variety, she is period-picture-perfect.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
At the time, she was raising children, working her day job, and reading a lot of fan fiction.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025
It has become an all-conquering meme sparking its own fan fiction and cosplay characters.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
Blake, known for “The Atlas” series, started out writing fan fiction, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this standalone fantasy borrows elements from other stories, including dark academia, family dynasty sagas and coming-of-age journeys.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025
Daisy didn’t have a computer, so she did everything on her phone, from texting to writing fan fiction.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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