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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At first, the veteran ravers try to get rid of Luis and Esteban, but the father and son duo are persistent. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 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 The art of sprouting is form of union in the rave community, per seasoned ravers on TikTok. Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 All my phases and influences were there too: raver, goth-lite, sporty, hood and hippie. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 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 29 May. 2025.

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