Fan ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fan ( noun )

1. A device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces.
2. A person who is enthusiastic about someone or something.
3. A person who follows or supports a particular sports team, pop group, etc.
4. A device with blades that rotate to cool a room or a person.
5. An implement used for waving or flapping.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin vannus "winnowing fan", from vannus "winnowing machine".

Examples:

1. She used a fan to cool herself.
2. He is a fan of classical music.
3. The team has many fans.
4. The fan on the ceiling was not working.
5. She used a fan to wave away the flies.

(As a verb)

Fan ( verb )

1. A device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces.
2. A person who is enthusiastic about someone or something.
3. A person who follows or supports a particular sports team, pop group, etc.
4. A device with blades that rotate to cool a room or a person.
5. An implement used for waving or flapping.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin vannus "winnowing fan", from vannus "winnowing machine".

Examples:

1. She used a fan to cool herself.
2. He is a fan of classical music.
3. The team has many fans.
4. The fan on the ceiling was not working.
5. She used a fan to wave away the flies.