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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All five colorways of the pants are on sale, so grab your fave or stock up on a few. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 When the rankings came out last week, the most passionate and protective in Clark’s fan base dismissed the analysis as clickbait, completely ignoring how their fave had played only 13 games last season and spent the majority of the time in a massive shooting slump. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026 Shop it below, plus peruse our other top faves from the Bath & Body Works x Vera Bradley collaboration! Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 The Hurricanes and Avalanche have bolstered their standing as Stanley Cup betting faves. Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.

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