fan
word
/ˈfæn/
fan
/fˈæn/
fan
Definition
A fan is someone who likes and supports a singer, team, movie, or other public thing very much. It can also mean a machine that moves air to keep a place cool.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English for both meanings. Context usually makes the meaning clear: 'a football fan' vs 'turn on the fan'. For the person meaning, 'fan of' is very common: 'I'm a fan of jazz.'
Spanish: aficionado - ventiladorPortuguese (BR): fã - ventiladorPortuguese (PT): fã - ventoinhaChinese (Simplified): 粉丝 - 风扇Chinese (Traditional): 粉絲 - 風扇Hindi: प्रशंसक - पंखाArabic: مُعجَب - مِروحةBengali: ভক্ত - পাখাRussian: фанат - вентиляторJapanese: ファン - 扇風機Vietnamese: người hâm mộ - quạtKorean: 팬 - 선풍기Turkish: hayran - vantilatörUrdu: مداح - پنکھاIndonesian: penggemar - kipas
Example Sentences
He is not a fan of spicy food.
basic
My sister is a big fan of this singer.
basic
Please turn on the fan.
basic
I've been a fan of hers since high school.
natural
Can you move the fan a little this way?
natural
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of that idea.
natural