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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Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Skincare devotees are always searching for the next anti-aging innovation—anything that promises to refine texture, brighten tone, or slow the visible march of time.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Dean is a devotee of Jimmy Choo footwear.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
Yet even amidst its widespread popularity, devotees of the cult workout still complain about the pain of the class.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 16 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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