raver

noun

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

Examples of raver in a Sentence

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Sirat centers on a father and son joining a group of itinerant ravers in the deserts of Morocco in search for one last party. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025 This ragtag-looking band shifts styles from angry alarums to ravers, sensitive ballads to headbangers with aplomb. Armond White, National Review, 7 May 2025 Despite threats of looming rain, trip-hop heads, ambient angels, indie fans, and ravers spent four days bringing the energy to three venues across the Mexican capital. E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025 While the 2025 lineup has yet to be revealed, ravers (ages 18 and older) can expect the same high-caliber showing of art, pyrotechnics, dancers and DJs as every year. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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