fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
fave adjective

Examples of fave in a Sentence

I like all the actors on the show, but he's my fave. chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Most Popular Most Popular Perfect restaurant inspections: Did your faves make the list of 72 South Florida eateries in January? Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025 In fact, her most recent look features one of her faves: a cat-print coat. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025 Chrissy and John, Kelsea and Chase — and More 23 hr 34 min ago Without fail, awards season is always a chance to spot your celebrity couple faves. Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The 2025 Grammys have come to a close, with several of our faves going home as winners. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fave 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fave was in 1938

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fave. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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