sports fan (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /spɔːrts fæn/
Definition
A person who has a strong enthusiasm for and interest in sports, often supporting a particular team or athlete.
Examples
As a lifelong sports fan, she has attended countless basketball and soccer matches.
The city's sports fans celebrated late into the night after their team won the championship.
He became a passionate sports fan after his father introduced him to baseball at a young age.
How to Use sports fan
- a sports fan of [team/sport] (prepositional phrase)
- Expressing support for a specific team or sport. — "He's a sports fan of the local football club."
- be a sports fan (collocation)
- To have an interest in sports. — "Are you a big sports fan, or do you prefer other hobbies?"
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