fave

noun

ˈfāv 

variants or less commonly fav

plural faves also favs

: favorite

fave adjective

Synonyms of fave

• favorite

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Fjord’sRenate Reinsve is an Academy fave playing against type as a demure Christian. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

As per the playlist, the superstar siblings from Wyckoff, New Jersey, did a mix of new stuff and old faves to make every generation happy. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

The Rootbeer Stand 10 minutes from the park in teeny Oglesby, this old-fashioned drive-in has served post-hike faves like burgers, fries, and ice cream floats since 1955. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Longtime faves for dinner One of our favorite restaurants is Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse on Melrose Avenue, which has been around since the ‘90s. — Dinah Eng, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fave

• brave
• cave
• clave
• crave
• gave
• grave
• knave
• lave
• nave
• pave
• rave
• shave