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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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Now, golf enthusiasts have filed the lawsuit against the city, hoping to squash any plans to build a wave pool of any size on the golf course.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The odds of run-ins between outdoor enthusiasts and rattlesnakes have increased as people have hit the trails these last two months.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Car enthusiasts with classic cars, custom builds and unique rides can enter.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiast. Accessed 4 May. 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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