fancier

noun

fan·​ci·​er ˈfan(t)-sē-ər How to pronounce fancier (audio)
1
: one that has a special liking or interest
2
: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence
a pigeon fancier

Examples of fancier in a Sentence

many chocolate fanciers like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar
Recent Examples on the Web While pigeon fanciers maintain that the birds receive great care during training, animal rights groups and ethicists have long criticized the sport. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 Get a little fancier with it and blend in some fruits and vegetables to really create a satisfying snack. Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023 Aloodor Short-Sleeve V-Neck Dress With Pockets Want something a little fancier? Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023 The Airstrait looks, more or less, like a typical flatiron, albeit wider and just, well, fancier. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 June 2023 Guests flocked and returned, spurning fancier, bigger hotels. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 16 June 2023 Besides showing off stellar canine specimens, the club also provides educational information and support to all dog fanciers. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023 That's useful information at a simple level for fanciers like me. Robin Lloyd, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2013 Inside, all is familiar to a Microbus fancier, where original-style 70 Mesh Platinum upholstery and gray vinyl trim contrast beautifully with steel surfaces finished in L472 Beige-Grey. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fancier was in 1751

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“Fancier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fancier. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fancier

noun
fan·​ci·​er ˈfan(t)-sē-ər How to pronounce fancier (audio)
: a person with a special liking or interest
a cat fancier

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