fan
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1.0
- noun
- /fæn/
- I'm going to turn off my fan so we can get good audio.
- electric fan
- turn on fan
- overhead fan
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Watch on YouTubeSo then this should light up the fan, which it does not.
- So then this should light up the fan, which it does not.
- Hey Joanna, check out my new fan why it's bladeless.
- I'm going to turn off my fan so we can get good audio.
- And Next up, we've got some PC fans from Corsair.
- Need a little fan like a little like blower thing?
- OK, I'm going to get your fan for you really quick.
Examples
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The windows were open, the fan on, but the air still bordered on the uncomfortable.
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Oh, it's nice to have a fan here.
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So this is a portable fan and it has lights, you guys.
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Above our heads, the ceiling fan turned like the spokes of a rimless wheel.
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The warm air circulated around the room thanks to the ceiling fan providing a cool breeze.
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During the hot summer days, I always use my portable fan to stay comfortable.
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Make sure to clean the blades of the fan regularly to keep it running efficiently.
Synonyms
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4.2
A machine like a fan that makes a strong flow of air to move, cool, or dry things
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3.2
A fan that moves smoke or moist air out of a room to make it less stuffy
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4.6
A machine that moves air to bring fresh air into a room
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1.0
A machine with turning blades that uses electricity to move air and cool a room or people
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3.7
A fan in the attic that pushes out hot air to cool the house
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4.9
A device or person that moves air to cool a room
Idioms
Compounds
- Informal
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3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
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1.0
A machine with turning blades that uses electricity to move air and cool a room or people
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9.9
A Chinese gambling game where players bet on how many counters remain under a bowl after grouping them by four
- Specialized
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7.5
A fan-shaped area of sand and stones that forms where a fast stream slows and spreads at a mountain base
- Specialized
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6.4
An engine with a large fan that pushes extra air to make the plane go faster
- Australian
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8.9
A large plant that grows in Australia and New Zealand with fan-shaped leaves that split many times
- Specialized
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9.1
A stone ceiling with ribs that spread out like a fan in Gothic churches
- Specialized
A small tropical plant with fan-shaped leaves, thin stems, and loose fibers at the leaf bases
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Etymology
Fan The device fan is the tool used for that same action of fanning — a flat or bladed object made to move air and cool a place. So, a fan is a machine or tool with blades or surfaces that creates a flow of air.