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fan Definition and Meaning in English (fan definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Fan definition: An apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.

Definitions of Fan

  1. 1noun

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

  2. 2noun

    An enthusiastic devotee or admirer of a sport, celebrity, or hobby.

  3. 3verb

    To cool oneself or something else by waving a fan or similar object, or to cause air to move.

Example Sentences

“The ceiling fan provides a gentle breeze.”

“She is a big fan of that singer.”

“He fanned the flames to make the fire bigger.”

Inflected Word Forms

past participlefanned
present participlefanning
nounfanboy
nounfangirl
pluralfans

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

fan outphrasal_verb

To spread out from a central point.

fan the flamesidiom

To make a bad situation or strong feeling worse.

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'Fan' translates to 'fan' in English. Fan definition: An apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.
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