: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially : strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard noun
die-hardism noun

Examples of die-hard in a Sentence

the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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But my best friend is a die-hard Reds fan, and hates the Dodgers. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 And the superfan economy is shaping the future of the music industry as these high energy, die-hard supporters offer artists a lucrative new revenue stream and opportunity to grow more fans into superfans. Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Corcoran’s fascination with Swift’s storytelling and style led her to craft a display that resonates with die-hard Swifties alike as well as Halloween fans of all ages. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 One factor that bridges the gap between the brand’s famous fan following, die-hard sneakerheads, and everyday people is the low price: Cariuma Ocas start at $95. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for die-hard 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of die-hard was in 1922

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Cite this Entry

“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

die-hard

adjective
ˈdī-ˌhärd
: strongly or excessively determined or devoted
die-hard fans
diehard noun
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