devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
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The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Meghan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Culinary producer Mallary Santucci has been a Dansko devotee since her days working on the line in restaurants.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Syrah devotees will enjoy fruit flavors, like black plum, cassis, and black raspberry, with touches of crushed violet petal and pencil lead in the finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, the National Museum of Asian Art noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for devotee
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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