English dictionary
supporter
nounPronunciation
səˈpɔː.tə
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
noun
- a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
noun
- a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
noun
- someone who supports or champions something
noun
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Example sentences
my invaluable assistant
they hired additional help to finish the work
all their supporters came out for the game
they are friends of the library