fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
fave adjective

Examples of fave in a Sentence

I like all the actors on the show, but he's my fave. chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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The papers say that the ‘90s fave turned Christian music artist had already complained to the sheriff’s office and even provided paperwork that said his parcel of land is private, but to no avail. Miami Herald, 9 July 2025 From timeless glamour to fresh takes on festival fits, our faves did not disappoint. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025 Enter: body mists, an early-aughts beauty fave that is having a major comeback. Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 June 2025 Franklin’s writing in a sage, sort of snide third person voice that reminds me of some of my middle-aughts faves. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fave

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fave was in 1938

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fave. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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