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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This movie is going to be either too middlebrow for awards appeal or the sentimental fave of awards season. Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025 Matter of fact Baltimore and Buffalo are co-faves to win the Super Bowl (per DraftKings) at +600 each. Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 The Black Sneaker With a Matching Wide-Leg Another celeb fave, the Puma Speedcat is sporty-chic with a red track jacket and slim trousers. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025 Expect to see pastas (one of my faves), oats, yogurt, chips, candy bars, and more with extra protein. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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