Meaning & Definition of word "Fan"

noun:

• 1. A person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular sport, team, celebrity, or other field.
  • Example: She is a huge fan of the local football team and never misses a game.
• 2. An apparatus used to create a current of air or to cool a space, such as an electric fan or a ceiling fan.
  • Example: I turned on the fan to cool down the room during the hot summer days.
• 3. A device that produces a current of air, used for cooling or ventilation.
  • Example: The fan in the computer helps to prevent it from overheating.

verb:

• 1. To move air or to blow on something to create a current of air.
  • Example: She fanned herself with a magazine to cool off.
• 2. To spread out or move in a particular direction, like the petals of a flower or a group of people.
  • Example: The flames fanned out across the dry grassland.