fancier

American  

[fan-see-er] / ˈfæn si ər /

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.

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fancier British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of fancier

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

Example Sentences

Connoisseurs of robotic vacuums say cheaper, fancier competitors have run circles around the brand, which became better known for mishaps than clean floors.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is also working on a premium line featuring fancier cheeses and noodles and bolder flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can get fancier with trusts, and for that you would want to retain an estate attorney and work out the details to your specifications.

From MarketWatch

He and his wife canceled plans to move to a larger and fancier home in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal

At select hours, Kelley said, staff will put up a divider to create Deep Cut, a fancier “speakeasy restaurant” that will emphasize steak and seafood.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aficionado