follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfä-lə-wər 
1
2
archaic
: one that chases
3
: a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed
4
: a machine part that receives motion from another part
5
: a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber
7
: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
His account has thousands of followers.
Examples of follower in a Sentence
The party drew most of its followers from among young people.
The band has a large group of followers.
He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.
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Klarman, a longtime follower of Benjamin Graham’s value-investing philosophy, is known for taking a patient and often contrarian approach to markets.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Keenan initially rose to fame as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor, and has since amassed over 347,000 TikTok followers and 44,000 followers on Instagram.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The Only Number That Should Lead The brands genuinely winning on social right now have largely stopped chasing follower count as a primary goal.
—Rhea Karo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Celebrities have helped drive visibility around the trend by openly sharing trips centered around beauty treatments and wellness retreats, often documenting the experiences for millions of followers on social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
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Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Keenan initially rose to fame as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor, and has since amassed over 347,000 TikTok followers and 44,000 followers on Instagram.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The Only Number That Should Lead The brands genuinely winning on social right now have largely stopped chasing follower count as a primary goal.
—Rhea Karo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Celebrities have helped drive visibility around the trend by openly sharing trips centered around beauty treatments and wellness retreats, often documenting the experiences for millions of followers on social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for follower
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follower. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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follower
noun
fol·low·er
ˈfäl-ə-wər
3
4
: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
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