enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 
-əst,
en-
also -ˈthyü-
: a person filled with enthusiasm: such as
a
: one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit
a sports car enthusiast
b
: one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest
Examples of enthusiast in a Sentence
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
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With pet-friendly outdoor seating, a rotating lineup of food trucks, and a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music and trivia nights, even non-beer enthusiasts will find plenty to do.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The real treat tonight at the Critics Choice Awards, though, was seeing Jordan introduce his mom to Elordi—a fellow family enthusiast—on the red carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
Again, the Snoopy fandom — plus some Woodstock enthusiasts — responded, with 250,000 blood donation appointments made nationwide in the month after the collection’s launch.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Even so, heart disease wasn’t top of mind for Preston, a yoga enthusiast who exercised daily and followed a healthy diet.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The real treat tonight at the Critics Choice Awards, though, was seeing Jordan introduce his mom to Elordi—a fellow family enthusiast—on the red carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
Again, the Snoopy fandom — plus some Woodstock enthusiasts — responded, with 250,000 blood donation appointments made nationwide in the month after the collection’s launch.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Even so, heart disease wasn’t top of mind for Preston, a yoga enthusiast who exercised daily and followed a healthy diet.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiast. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈth(y)ü-zē-ˌast
-əst
: a person filled with enthusiasm
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