Fans: meaning, definitions and examples

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fans

[ fænz ]

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supporters at a sports event

Fans are enthusiastic supporters or admirers of a particular person, team, or entertainment.

Synonyms

enthusiasts, followers, supporters

Examples of usage

The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
She has been a fan of his music for years.
We could hear the fans singing in the stadium.

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mechanical device to produce air flow

A fan is a device with blades that rotate to create airflow and cool a room or circulate air.

Synonyms

air circulator, blower, ventilator

Examples of usage

It's hot in here, can you turn on the fan?
She placed a fan by the window to help with ventilation.

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to move air around

To fan means to move air around, typically using a handheld or mechanical device.

Synonyms

circulate, cool, ventilate

Examples of usage

She fanned herself with a magazine to cool down.
He used a fan to spread the scent of the flowers around the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "fans" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fãs

🇮🇳 फैंस

🇩🇪 Fans

🇮🇩 penggemar

🇺🇦 фанати

🇵🇱 fani

🇯🇵 ファン

🇫🇷 fans

🇪🇸 fans

🇹🇷 hayranlar

🇰🇷 팬

🇸🇦 معجبون

🇨🇿 fanoušci

🇸🇰 fanúšikovia

🇨🇳 粉丝

🇸🇮 navijači

🇮🇸 aðdáendur

🇰🇿 фанаттар

🇬🇪 แฟนები

🇦🇿 pərəstişkarlar

🇲🇽 fans

Word origin

The word 'fan' originated in the late 17th century as a shortening of 'fanatic' or 'fancy', used to describe enthusiastic devotees of a particular interest. Over time, it expanded to refer to mechanical devices for producing a current of air. The modern usage of 'fan' encompasses both enthusiastic supporters and mechanical air-moving devices.

See also: fan, fanatic, fandom, fantastic.