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

Pawlikowski has been an Academy fave with his previous films Ida and Cold War (the latter of which earned him a Best Director nomination). — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

The fan-favorite spot just added a bunch of new fall menu items (along with a few returning faves) for the cooler months ahead. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Keep reading to see our faves, and head over to HSN's website to shop the full line now. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 July 2026

For the citrus lovers, Tangerine Twirl (my personal fave) is your guy. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 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