fancier

[fan-see-er]

noun

1. a person having a liking for or interest in something; enthusiast.

   a fancier of sports cars.

2. a person who breeds animals, plants, etc., especially in order to improve the strain.

   a horse fancier.

fancier

/ ˈfænsɪə /

noun

1. a person with a special interest in something

2. a person who breeds plants or animals, often as a pastime

   a bird fancier

Word History and Origins

Origin of fancier¹

First recorded in 1755–65; fancy + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The museum, which sits in a fancier location than the Red Oak along the Richmond waterfront, celebrates the war at home.

From Los Angeles Times

His servants’ uniforms are fancier than those of his neighbors.

From Salon

You can also swirl the jam directly into the whipped cream for a marbled effect that looks fancier than it is.

From Salon

But it was cold, which hardly stopped the fancier crowd dressing formally and toughing it out.

From Los Angeles Times

I grew up watching these films rerun on TV; they are corny and fun, as is “Nautilus,” with fancier effects, anticorporate sentiments and people of color.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aficionado