A worshipper is someone who shows deep respect, love, and devotion to a god or religious figure through prayer, ceremonies, or other sacred practices. In a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, worshippers gather together to honor their faith. A worshipper might pray silently, sing hymns, light candles, or participate in religious rituals.

The word can also describe someone who admires something or someone so intensely that their devotion resembles religious feeling. When a fan waits for hours to meet their favorite author, or collects every single item related to their favorite sports team, someone might jokingly call them a worshipper of that author or team. This looser meaning suggests admiration that goes beyond ordinary appreciation.

Notice the spelling: worshipper has two p's in American English (though you might see it spelled with one p in British English). The core idea remains the same: a worshipper is someone who shows profound reverence, whether in a religious context or through intense admiration in everyday life.