fans
Translation
fans, supporters, admirers
Examples
The band has millions of fans worldwide.
The band has millions of fans worldwide.
The room was hot, so we turned on the fans.
The room was hot, so we turned on the fans.
Grammar Patterns
fans of ((sb./sth.)) supporters of a person or thing They are big fans of the local football team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (supporters) admirers, followers; (devices) ventilators, blowers
Etymology
Two distinct origins: the supporter sense is a shortening of 'fanatic'. The device sense comes from Latin 'vannus', a tool for winnowing grain.
Memory Tips
Picture a sports FANatic using a handheld FAN to stay cool during a game. This links both common meanings.