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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Published in the Journal of Business Research, a new study suggests that followers respond to influencers’ use of sexuality more favorably than to brands who employ the same tactics with models.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
There was support from social media influencers with Evan Tanaka (327K followers) creating his own commercial:
Snapple launched packaging inspired by each of the heroes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The social media star and stand-up comedian, who rose to fame on TikTok during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for his comedic approach to being laid off from his job, is constantly sharing updates and snippets from his life with his followers on all platforms — including his national tour.
—Maya Pow, People.com, 30 July 2025
Murtagh seems to have a clear understanding of why his followers continue to tune in.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
There was support from social media influencers with Evan Tanaka (327K followers) creating his own commercial:
Snapple launched packaging inspired by each of the heroes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The social media star and stand-up comedian, who rose to fame on TikTok during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for his comedic approach to being laid off from his job, is constantly sharing updates and snippets from his life with his followers on all platforms — including his national tour.
—Maya Pow, People.com, 30 July 2025
Murtagh seems to have a clear understanding of why his followers continue to tune in.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 2025.
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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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