fan synonyms

fan

n.

  1. An instrument for creating currents of air

    ventilator, blower, air conditioner, cooler, thermantidote, agitator, palm leaf, forced draft, winnower, vane, flabellum, punkah (India), propeller, electric fan, Japanese fan, windmill.

  2. Anything having the shape of a fan

    vane, fin, wing, plane, blade, sector, section, face, pyramid, triangle, delta.

  3. Enthusiast

    devotee, follower, aficionado, supporter; see enthusiast 1.

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