maven

noun

ma·​ven ˈmā-vən 

variants or less commonly mavin

: one who is experienced or knowledgeable : expert

a language maven

policy mavens

computer mavens

also : freak sense 2a

Synonyms

• expert
• guru
• scholar
• master
• consultant
• shark

Examples of maven in a Sentence

an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly

a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of the programming was dedicated to helping marketers, content creators and media mavens navigate what is possible now and what is coming around the corner. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 June 2025

Meanwhile, street-style mavens have opted to pair loafers with mom jeans, inspiring us to dress comfortably and elegantly all summer long. —Michel Mejía, Glamour, 15 June 2025

What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most — even seasoned cyber mavens. —Noah Barsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Critics — from conservative talker McCain to Skinnygirl brand maven Frankel — are speaking out against Duchess Meghan's foray into the lifestyle space. —Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish meyvn, from Late Hebrew mēbhīn

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for maven

• craven
• flavin
• graven
• haven
• pavan
• raven
• shaven
• engraven
• unshaven
• riboflavin