Meaning of the word fan in English

What does fan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fan

US /fæn/

UK /fæn/

an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation

Example:

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Turn on the fan, it's getting hot in here.

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The ceiling fan helps circulate the air.

Synonym:

blower ventilator air circulator

a person who is enthusiastically devoted to something or someone, such as a sports team, a musician, or a celebrity

Example:

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She's a huge fan of that band.

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The football team has many loyal fans.

Synonym:

enthusiast devotee admirer supporter follower

to cause air to move with a fan or similar device

Example:

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She used a newspaper to fan herself.

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The wind began to fan the flames.

Synonym:

aerate ventilate blow stir spread

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