fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
Synonyms of favenext
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 Rolling Stones, the Doors, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and others were immortalized by his camera, and many have identified his photographs as their faves. David Di Sabatino, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026 What the stars of the iconic '90s fave have been up to since leaving Padua High School. Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026 Happy hour in the tasting room at Field Blend Wines and dinner at longtime fave Molly's Buckhorn Bar and Grill round out the day. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Amazon Spring Sale makeup deals Speaking of makeup, Amazon is discounting everything from drugstore cult faves to luxury beauty. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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