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If you're a sports fan you realize that when you meet somebody, like a girlfriend, they kind of have to root for your team. They don't have a choice.
Jimmy Fallon

Meaning of "sports fan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPORTS FAN

sports fan  [spɔːts fæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPORTS FAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sports fan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPORTS FAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sports fan

Fan (person)

A fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person who is enthusiastically devoted to something, such as a band, a sports team, a book or entertainer. Collectively, fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom. They may show their enthusiasm by being members of a fan club, holding or participating in fan conventions, creating fanzines, writing fan mail, or by promoting the object of their interest and attention.

Definition of sports fan in the English dictionary

The definition of sports fan in the dictionary is a person who is enthusiastic about sports.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPORTS FAN


busulfan
bjuːˈsʌlfæn
chrysophan
ˈkrɪsəˌfæn
endosulfan
ˌɛndəʊˈsʌlfæn
fan
fæn
Kordofan
ˌkɔːdəʊˈfæn
nonfan
ˌnɒnˈfæn
sarafan
ˈsærəˌfæn
superfan
ˈsuːpərˌfæn
tryptophan
ˈtrɪptəˌfæn
turbofan
ˈtɜːbəʊˌfæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPORTS FAN

sports bra
sports cap
sports car
sports centre
sports coat
sports day
sports desk
sports drink
sports enthusiast
sports equipment
sports ground
sports hall
sports injuries clinic
sports injury
sports jacket
sports medicine
sports page
sports shirt
sports shop
sports stadium

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPORTS FAN

Aberfan
Afghanistan
African
Akan
Alan
alluvial fan
American
an
as one man
Asian
Australian
ceiling fan
cooling fan
extraction fan
extractor fan
film fan
sea fan
tail fan
the shit hits the fan
to a man

Synonyms and antonyms of sports fan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sports fan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPORTS FAN

Find out the translation of sports fan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sports fan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sports fan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

体育迷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aficionado a los deportes
570 millions of speakers

English

sports fan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खेल प्रशंसक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرياضة مروحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спортивный болельщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fã de esportes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রীড়া অনুরাগী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fan de sport
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kipas sukan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sportfreund
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スポーツファン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스포츠 팬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penggemar olahraga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hâm mộ thể thao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விளையாட்டு ரசிகர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रीडासंयोजना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

taraftar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

appassionato di sport
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fan sportu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спортивний уболівальник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fan de sport
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φίλαθλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sportentoesias
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sportfantast
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sport fan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sports fan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPORTS FAN»

The term «sports fan» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.125 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPORTS FAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sports fan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sports fan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sports fan

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPORTS FAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sports fan.
1
Kris Allen
I am a huge sports fan.
2
Erin Andrews
I don't cheer for anyone because my job is obviously more important, but the reason why I got into sports is because of my father. He's a giant sports fan and we are from New England, so he cheered for the Celtics and the Red Sox.
3
Marc Anthony
I'm a huge sports fan.
4
Chadwick Boseman
I'm the kind of guy who comes home and checks scores for everything. I'm a sports fan in general, so I pretty much keep up with who's ahead in a division and everything that's going on.
5
Luke Bryan
I'm a big sports fan in general.
6
Emma Bunton
I'm not a big sports fan, but I love it when they 'slam dunk.' That's sexy.
7
Jimmy Cannon
A rabid sports fan is one that boos a TV set.
8
Josh Charles
I grew up in Baltimore. And yes, I am a big sports fan, especially when it comes to my local teams.
9
Chuck D
I grew up as a sports fan, and I know that a hall of fame is very different than an award for being the best of the year. It's a nod to the longevity of our accomplishment.
10
Jimmy Fallon
If you're a sports fan you realize that when you meet somebody, like a girlfriend, they kind of have to root for your team. They don't have a choice.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPORTS FAN»

Discover the use of sports fan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sports fan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sports Fan Violence in North America
This book argues that sport is essential to the social health of any society.
Jerry Middleton Lewis, 2007
2
From Sports Fan to Sportscaster: The Everyman Sports Junkie ...
"From Sports Fan to Sportscaster" is written as if told to you over dinner. The stories are first-hand accounts of working as a Sportscaster at various sporting events.
Vinny Micucci, 2011
3
Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul: Stories of Insight, ...
This book is for anyone who has ever enjoyed watching or participating in any sport, from the professional athlete to the weekend warrior, from the soccer mom to the diehard sports fan, from the marathon runner to the neighborhood jogger.
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mark Donnelly, 2012
4
Sports Fan 101: Score the Balance in Your Relationship
Many characters become woven into this tale, all with a tainted past of their own.
Craig Bender, Jane Steele, 2007
5
One Sports Fan Left Behind: Foul Me Out of the Ball Game
The topic is singularly timely. So many things happen every day that it was difficult for the author to finish writing this book. He had to simply drop the pencil and stop writing. The story is still unfolding.
William D. Butler, 2011
6
The Sports Fan Voodoo Kit: Take Charge of the Game--with Voodoo!
The ultimate weapon for all those superstitious sports fans who need an extra edge in helping their team win, this amusing package comes with a 64-page book and plush voodoo doll with stickpins to push into all the wrong places.
Voodini, 2005
7
Once a Fan: Why It Is So Hard to Be a Sports Fan
In "Once a Fan," Chernesky narrates his lifelong interest in sports along with the thrills, the disappointments, and the lessons shared with fans and participants of all ages and skills.
Jim Chernesky, 2012
8
The Die-Hard Sports Fan's Guide to Boston: A Spectator's ...
Paying tribute to Boston's legendary sports history, and covering everything from the Red Sox farm teams to the Head of the Charles, Christopher Klein provides the practical information devoted fans need: -How to get ticketseven at the last ...
Christopher Klein, 2009
9
Sports Mania: Essays on Fandom and the Media in the 21st Century
The answer likely lies in their level of sports fan identification, or their psychological attachment to a sport or a team. Some sports fans identify particularly strongly with a team, and this psy- chological connection can have many consequences.
Lawrence W. Hugenberg,, Paul M. Haridakis, Adam C. Earnheardt, 2008
10
The Elusive Fan: Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace
World-renowned communication expert Irving Rein, international marketing guru Philip Kotler, and communication specialist Ben Shields deliver an innovative new business model centered squarely on fan satisfaction and retention.
Irving Rein, Philip Kotler, Ben Ryan Shields, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPORTS FAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sports fan is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Microsoft tempts videogame sports fans with new Madden Xbox One …
I've been an EA Access member since the service began and it's been an OK experience for me, but for a real sports fan who is new to the Xbox One ecosystem ... «ITworld, Jul 15»
2
John Oliver Gives An Inspirational Speech To Sports Fans To Stop …
John Oliver is a big sports fan. It's no surprise then that sports often have a way of making their way into the top story of his HBO show Last Week Tonight, ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
3
Amy Poehler Just Shut Down Every Sexist Male Sports Fan Out There
Amy Poehler joined her old pal Seth Meyers to ask REALLY!?! about all those sexist remarks about women's sports. Specifically, one very sexist remark. Poehler ... «Radio.com Music and Entertainment News, Jun 15»
4
Ruben Amaro Jr. calls out Phillies fans: 'They don't understand the …
Normally Ruben Amaro Jr.'s decisions as Phillies general manager are enough to aggravate Philadelphia sports fans. So how do you think fans will react now ... «Yahoo Sports, May 15»
5
A fantasy sports fan play about to pay $1 billion
2015 is shaping up to be a big year for fantasy sports site DraftKings, but it may ... take that engagement to yet another level with sports fans battling sports fans. «CNBC, May 15»
6
Bill Simmons and ESPN will both be fine, and so will sports fans
ESPN says that it is parting ways with Bill Simmons, one of its top personalities who created the Grantland website and was instrumental in the network's ... «Poynter.org, May 15»
7
The Santa Claus Booed By Philadelphia Eagles Fans, Frank Olivo …
The man behind one of the most infamous stories in sports fan history -- one that sounds so unlikely that it's often dismissed as an urban legend -- has died. «Huffington Post, May 15»
8
Plenty of choices for sports fans today
Today could be one of those days that goes down in sports history. Like June 17, 1994, when O.J. Simpson's famous police chase overshadowed Arnold ... «Florida Today, May 15»
9
New Sports-Loaded Verizon Custom TV a Fan Favorite?
Lucky for sports fans, there are two sports packages full of diverse sports programming. You have to choose the first to get the second, which is no big deal. «Patriots.com, Apr 15»
10
Myrtle Beach area sports fan in national spotlight after receiving …
The Brooklyn native's been a New York Knicks fan for 63 years, he's fed up with the team's lousy record this season and — despite the wishes of the team's ... «MyrtleBeachOnline.com, Feb 15»

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