SPORTS FAN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase sports fan. (close relations)
Definition of SPORTS FAN
Best Alternative Words for SPORTS FAN
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aficionado | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fan of bull fighting • a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer | ||||||||
buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
devotee | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer | ||||||||
enthusiast | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity • a person having a strong liking for something | ||||||||
fanatic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) adjective satellite • marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | ||||||||
follower | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who accepts the leadership of another • someone who travels behind or pursues another | ||||||||
lover | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who loves someone or is loved by someone • an ardent follower and admirer • a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage | ||||||||
supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | ||||||||
zealot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fervent and even militant proponent of something • a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans | ||||||||
fan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces • an enthusiastic devotee of sports • an ardent follower and admirer verb • strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) • make (an emotion) fiercer • agitate the air • blow away or off with a current of air | ||||||||
rooter | nounn | |||||||
noun • an enthusiastic devotee of sports |