maven

noun

ma·​ven ˈmā-vən How to pronounce maven (audio)
variants or less commonly mavin
Synonyms of maven
: one who is experienced or knowledgeable : expert
a language maven
policy mavens
computer mavens
also : freak sense 2a

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an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology
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Held at Teatro Carlo Goldoni, the ceremony will also feature media maven Tina Brown and Karlie Kloss as presenters with a performance by singers Noa and Mira Awad. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The Baccarat Hotel New York presented its annual Petit Slam table tennis exhibition on Thursday where two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka faced off against media maven Gayle King. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 To his friends and family, Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi had always been a barbecue maven. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 The actress turned beauty maven has previously raved about the Lipofix Neck Firming and Lifting Sheet Mask, a plumping and tightening treatment for dry, crepey, mature skin. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maven

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish meyvn, from Late Hebrew mēbhīn

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of maven was in 1950

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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maven. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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