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fan

English → English

noun//fæn//

(hobby) Fan: a person who strongly admires or supports a specific person, sports team, or activity

The loyal fan waited outside the stadium for five hours just to get an autograph from the captain.

(English) I have been a fan of science fiction novels since I was a young child in primary school.

Thousands of fans cheered loudly when the lead singer walked onto the stage to start the concert.

(English) He is a devoted fan of the local basketball team and never misses a single home game.

noun//fæn//

(tool) Fan: a device with rotating blades that moves air to keep people cool; a hand-held object used for the same purpose

We had to turn on the electric fan because the air conditioning in the office was broken.

(English) The traditional dancer used a colorful paper fan as part of her performance on stage.

A small cooling fan is located inside the computer to prevent the processor from overheating.

(English) She sat on the porch, fanning herself with a magazine to escape the intense afternoon heat.

Entry ID: en:en:fan · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary