a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
"raves are very popular in Berlin"
An enthusiastic review (such as of a play).
"The old wagon had broken raves that needed to be replaced before winter travel could begin."
One of the upper side pieces of the frame of a wagon body or a sleigh.
In plain English: A rave is an energetic party where people dance to loud electronic music, often lasting all night long.
"The club went on for hours, but everyone was eager to get back home after their long rave."
Usage: Use "rave" as a noun primarily in historical contexts referring to an enthusiastic critical review. Avoid using it for modern parties, which are described with the verb form rather than this specific archaic definition.
participate in an all-night techno dance party
"The crowd began to rave after the DJ dropped a beat that sent everyone into an all-night frenzy of techno dancing."
To wander in mind or intellect; to be delirious; to talk or act irrationally; to be wild, furious, or raging.
"The storm ravaged the coastline, tearing roofs off dozens of houses in its wake."
simple past tense of rive
In plain English: To rave means to talk about something with extreme excitement and enthusiasm, often using very strong praise.
"Fans will rave about how amazing the new concert was."
A surname.
"The local history group invited Mr. Rave to speak about his family's early settlement in the valley."
The word "rave" comes from the Middle English verb raven, which meant to speak or act like a madman. It traces its roots back through Old French to an ancestor of uncertain origin that is also related to the modern word "rove."