raver

noun

rav·​er ˈrā-vər How to pronounce raver (audio)
1
: one that raves
2
: a person who frequents raves

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This idiosyncratic tale about a group of ravers in search of themselves and connection against the backdrop of Morocco’s desert rave scene has gained traction in recent weeks, winning a raft of craft prizes at the European Film Awards this past weekend. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026 Oakley, with whom Scott has a brand partnership, was built on a kind of aggressive anti-fashion, gear designed for punks and ravers rather than runway models, a sensibility that later translated into global ubiquity. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026 Berghaus embraced the punks and ravers, recognizing in them a version of the subversive spirit that drives the very best alpinists. Jeff Moag, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025 The music that pours forth, composed by the electronic artist Kangding Ray, is magnificently transporting, and the ravers surrender to the beat with glorious delirium. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of raver was in the 15th century

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“Raver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raver. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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