Collocations for fan - noun
1. enjoys watching/listening to sb/sth very much
ADJ.
adoring, ardent, avid, big, dedicated, devoted, great, keen, loyal, number one, real
I''m a big fan of Italian food. | one of the team''s biggest fans | The singer says her dad is her number one fan.
I''m a big fan of Italian food. | one of the team''s biggest fans | The singer says her dad is her number one fan.
lifelong | armchair
For armchair fans back home, it was one of the highlights of the Sydney Olympics.
For armchair fans back home, it was one of the highlights of the Sydney Olympics.
obsessive
The actress is asking the court to protect her from an obsessive fan who is making her life a misery.
The actress is asking the court to protect her from an obsessive fan who is making her life a misery.
cricket, football, rugby, soccer, sports, etc. | jazz, music, pop, etc. | film, movie | home
The goal was greeted by jubilation from the home fans.
The goal was greeted by jubilation from the home fans.
away, travelling, visiting | opposing/opposition, rival
There were clashes between rival fans after the match.
There were clashes between rival fans after the match.
VERB + FAN
delight
The big band sound of Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra will delight fans.
The big band sound of Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra will delight fans.
disappoint, let down
Fans will not be disappointed.
Fans will not be disappointed.
FAN + VERB
converge on sth, gather, turn out/up
Soccer fans converged on the capital for the cup final. | More than 40,000 fans turned up for the 12-hour event.
Soccer fans converged on the capital for the cup final. | More than 40,000 fans turned up for the 12-hour event.
watch sth | applaud (sb/sth), boo (sb/sth), chant sth
Over 25,000 fans applauded both teams off the field.
Over 25,000 fans applauded both teams off the field.
besiege sth
Hundreds of fans besieged the star''s hotel.
Hundreds of fans besieged the star''s hotel.
FAN + NOUN
club, letter, mail
2. machine that creates a current of air
ADJ.
electric | cooling | extractor | ceiling, overhead
FAN + NOUN
belt, heater