raver

noun

rav·​er ˈrā-vər How to pronounce raver (audio)
1
: one that raves
2
: a person who frequents raves

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This ragtag-looking band shifts styles from angry alarums to ravers, sensitive ballads to headbangers with aplomb. Armond White, National Review, 7 May 2025 Sirat centers on a father and son joining a group of itinerant ravers in the deserts of Morocco in search for one last party. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025 Despite threats of looming rain, trip-hop heads, ambient angels, indie fans, and ravers spent four days bringing the energy to three venues across the Mexican capital. E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025 At first, the veteran ravers try to get rid of Luis and Esteban, but the father and son duo are persistent. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for raver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of raver was in the 15th century

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“Raver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raver. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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