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

Remm responded by making a decision that, for a nightlife maven, bordered on existential. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

But recently, teaming with social mavens has proven to be a potentially dangerous game. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Judy Sheindlin, the beloved media personality and legal maven better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from onscreen work. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

She’ll be joined by fellow drama lead actress nominees and fashion mavens Keri Russell and Zendaya (whose red carpet winning streak is unmatched). — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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