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

Read on for all my faves, including desktop essentials, self-care staples, and sweet treats. —Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025

Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design. —Cierra Black, Refinery29, 3 Nov. 2025

Perpetually the problematic fave of modern action anime, Attack on Titan is nonetheless one of the most terror-inducing TV shows of the 21st century. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Pop culture faves from throwback TV, film and music icons to more recent trending phenomena took center stage as the hosts avoided controversial choices. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025

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