well-wisher

1 of 2

noun (1)

well-wish·​er ˈwel-ˌwi-shər 

-ˈwi-

: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan

well-wishing

ˈwel-ˌwi-shiŋ 

-ˈwi-

adjective or noun

well-wishing

2 of 2

noun (2)

: the act of one who wishes well to another

much hand-shaking and well-wishing

—J. R. Harris

Examples of well-wisher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Holub’s daughter Abigail Harris, 21, of Lake Zurich, was among the smiling well-wishers, including Holub’s good friend Jackie Foreman of Grayslake, who helped to organize the fan turnout to surprise the happy couple. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

During a walkabout, Prince William and Princess Kate greeted well-wishers near one of their engagements, saying hello and taking photos with those gathered. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Singer Kehlani, actress La La Anthony and Vanessa Bryant were among the well-wishers. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The Correction veteran’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from well-wishers on social media. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-wisher

• commissure
• kingfisher
• fissure
• swisher
• wisher

Kids Definition

well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er

ˈwel-ˌwish-ər, 

-ˈwish-

: a person who wishes good fortune to another