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

At the time, PR mavens Max Rosey and Mortimer Matz thought a hot dog eating competition would drum up some publicity for Nathan’s. —Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025

Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025

Online mavens moved to other networks including Facebook and Bluesky. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 May 2025

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

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