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 of maven

• expert
• master
• scholar
• guru
• wizard
• adept
• virtuoso
• artist

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

Another wacky and satirical sci-fi comedy, this one centers on a group of shoplifters going after a fashion maven. —Ben Rosenstock, Time, 26 Dec. 2025

No fantasy maven in his or her right mind will do the same. —Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025

In March, the Illinois attorney general’s public access bureau ordered the University of Illinois to turn over a copy of the Big Ten’s media rights deal to Michael Leroy, a U of I law professor and public records maven. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2025

The Thunder deployed 6-foot-5 defensive maven Alex Caruso on the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama with a 101-100 lead. —Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Dec. 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