Fan: meaning, definitions and examples

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fan

 

[ fรฆn ]

Context #1 | Noun

cooling

A device with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.

Synonyms

air circulator, blower, ventilator

Examples of usage

  • She turned on the fan to cool down the room.
  • The fan in the corner was making a lot of noise.
Context #2 | Noun

enthusiast

A person who has a strong interest or admiration for a particular sport, art form, or famous person.

Synonyms

admirer, devotee, supporter

Examples of usage

  • He is a huge fan of basketball and never misses a game.
  • She became a fan of the singer after attending their concert.
Context #3 | Noun

propeller

A device for creating a current of air or gas by rapid rotation of a set of vanes or blades.

Synonyms

blade, propeller, rotor

Examples of usage

  • The airplane's engine had a large fan to provide thrust.
  • The windmill's blades acted as a fan to generate power.

Translations

Translations of the word "fan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ventilador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ventilator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kipas angin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะฝั‚ะธะปัั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wentylator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventilateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventilador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vantilatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ventilรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ventilรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆ‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ventilator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vifta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปะดะตั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ventilyator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventilador

Etymology

The word 'fan' originated in the late 17th century and is believed to come from the Latin word 'vannus' meaning 'winnowing fan'. The concept of a fan as a device for creating air currents has evolved over time, with various uses in cooling, ventilation, and as a symbol of admiration. The term 'fan' to describe an enthusiast or admirer of a particular subject became popular in the 19th century, particularly in the context of sports and entertainment.

See also: fanatic, fandom, fans, fantastic.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,206 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.