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

Recent Examples on the Web The short week includes the Inaugural Fashion Council Germany/Vogue Fashion Fund and shows from Anonymous Club and GmbH. Attendees, as Vogue's Mark Holgate put it, are rocking short-shorts and raver jeans from brands like No Faith Studios, SF10G, Lueder, and more. Caroline Kynast, Vogue, 2 July 2024 The futuristic shield and angular raver styles still reigned, becoming the leading style. Alex Badia, WWD, 25 June 2024 Gaby Arreola, 31, of Santa Clara, described herself as an avid raver who likes to go all out. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 The first episode had James sharing an anecdote about ravers from Suffolk and producer Dave treating listeners to a celebratory poem. Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raver 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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