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fan

fan

293 1.0
A machine with blades that moves air to cool a room
  • noun
  • /fæn/
translation icon : ventilador
  • I'm going to turn off my fan so we can get good audio.
  • electric fan
  • turn on fan
  • overhead fan

So then this should light up the fan, which it does not.

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Examples

  • The windows were open, the fan on, but the air still bordered on the uncomfortable.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Oh, it's nice to have a fan here.

  • So this is a portable fan and it has lights, you guys.

  • Above our heads, the ceiling fan turned like the spokes of a rimless wheel.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The warm air circulated around the room thanks to the ceiling fan providing a cool breeze.

  • During the hot summer days, I always use my portable fan to stay comfortable.

  • Make sure to clean the blades of the fan regularly to keep it running efficiently.

Synonyms

blower
vsfan
119 4.2

A machine like a fan that makes a strong flow of air to move, cool, or dry things

is a rotating blade device usually for gentler circulation rather than heavy duty use
ventilator
vsfan
  • Specialized
4 4.6

A machine that moves air to bring fresh air into a room

is about making air flow with rotating blades rather than exchanging fresh or stale air
exhaust fan
vsfan
4 3.2

A fan that moves smoke or moist air out of a room to make it less stuffy

is a device that creates airflow generally not only for removing air
electric fan
vsfan
1 1.0

A machine with turning blades that uses electricity to move air and cool a room or people

is any blade device that creates air flow not limited to one power source
attic fan
vsfan
1 3.7

A fan in the attic that pushes out hot air to cool the house

is any rotating blade device not limited to upper roof space installation
fanner
vsfan
4.9

A device or person that moves air to cool a room

is a mechanical device rather than also meaning a person who waves things

Idioms

8 7.2

To make an argument or feeling worse by encouraging it

Compounds

353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

38 3.2

A group of people who strongly support someone like a singer or sports team

29 1.3

A person who loves watching and supporting sports teams

22 2.7

Letters or messages people send to a celebrity to show they like them

9 2.7

A message from someone who likes a famous person, showing praise or support

7 3.0

A person or thing many fans like most

fan belt
  • Specialized
5 3.7

A belt in a car engine that turns the fan to cool the engine

fan fiction
  • Jargon
5 3.5

A story fans write using people and places from books or films

A person who really likes the Star Wars movies and stories

4 2.7

A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot

4 3.2

A fan that moves smoke or moist air out of a room to make it less stuffy

hardcore fan
  • Informal
3 3.7

A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support

1 2.8

A flat narrow piece on a fan that turns to move air

1 1.0

A machine with turning blades that uses electricity to move air and cool a room or people

1 3.7

A fan in the attic that pushes out hot air to cool the house

fair-weather fan
  • Informal
1 7.4

A person who supports a team only when it is winning

alluvial fan
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A fan-shaped area of sand and stones that forms where a fast stream slows and spreads at a mountain base

fan dance
  • NSFW
1 8.6

A solo dance using large feather fans to hide and show the body in a sexy way

1 9.9

A Chinese gambling game where players bet on how many counters remain under a bowl after grouping them by four

1 6.3

The spread of information or products from one sender to many people

6.8

A dance in which dancers move fans in slow graceful ways for a show or celebration

fan fern
  • Australian
8.9

A large plant that grows in Australia and New Zealand with fan-shaped leaves that split many times

fan palm
  • Specialized
5.3

A tropical tree with large leaves shaped like a fan

fan tracery
  • Specialized
9.9

Stone patterns that form on a fan-shaped ceiling in Gothic cathedrals

fan vaulting
  • Specialized
9.1

A stone ceiling with ribs that spread out like a fan in Gothic churches

fan-jet
  • Specialized
6.4

An engine with a large fan that pushes extra air to make the plane go faster

fan-jet
  • Specialized
7.0

A plane powered by an engine with a large fan that makes it go faster

fan-out
  • Specialized
7.9

The number of other electronic parts a single device can drive

fan-out
  • Specialized
7.3

The number of other program parts a single part calls or depends on

miniature fan palm
  • Specialized
8.4

A small tropical plant with fan-shaped leaves, thin stems, and loose fibers at the leaf bases

A person who likes watching movies and often goes to the cinema

6.5

A flat, tree-shaped coral that grows in warm shallow seas

How Effective

desiccant
  • Specialized
1 8.2
drier
  • Specialized
23 7.5
towel
565 1.0
fan
293 1.0
to air
20 1.0

Surface Forms

fan singular
fans plural

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.