Pronunciation: /fæn/
noun an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation
A1 I am a fan of chocolate ice cream.
A2 She is a fan of action movies.
B1 As a fan of the band, I went to their concert last night.
B2 The football fan cheered loudly for his team.
C1 Being a fan of classical music, she attends every symphony performance in town.
C2 The die-hard fan camped out for days to be first in line for the movie premiere.
verb to spread out or cause to spread out in the shape of a fan
A1 I am a big fan of chocolate ice cream.
A2 She is a fan of romantic movies.
B1 I fan myself with a magazine to cool down in the hot weather.
B2 The actor's performance in the movie really fanned my interest in his work.
C1 The politician tried to fan the flames of division among the citizens.
C2 The artist's new exhibition has fanned excitement among art enthusiasts.
adjective having a shape similar to that of a fan
A1 I am a fan of pizza.
A2 She is a fan of romantic movies.
B1 He is a fan of Italian cuisine.
B2 I am a fan of classic literature.
C1 She is a fan of modern art.
C2 He is a fan of experimental music.
adverb in the shape of a fan
A1 I am a big fan of chocolate ice cream.
A2 She waved her hand fanatically as a fan of the winning team.
B1 He spoke passionately about his favorite football team, showing his true fan spirit.
B2 As a dedicated fan of the series, she attended every convention and collected all the merchandise.
C1 The die-hard fan waited in line for hours to get the autograph of their favorite actor.
C2 Being a true fan of classical music, he could name every composer and their famous works.
formal The company launched a new product line to cater to the demands of their loyal fan base.
informal I'm a huge fan of that TV show, I never miss an episode!
slang She's such a fan girl, she knows everything about the band.
figurative His passion for cooking is like a fan that never stops blowing, always fueling his creativity.
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