1. a person who has a special interest in or breeds a particular type of animal or plant

1. more elaborate, decorative, or expensive than usual

Examples

• He’s a pigeon fancier who keeps dozens of birds in his backyard.
• The dog fancier spent thousands on championship bloodlines.
• She chose the fancier dress for the wedding reception.
• The restaurant’s fancier menu items cost twice as much.
• My grandmother was a rose fancier with an award-winning garden.
• They moved to a fancier neighborhood after his promotion.
• The cat fancier association hosts shows every month.