DictionaryraveElectronic dance party
noun / verb

rave

A large dance party featuring electronic music.

The dancers gather at a rave with electronic music.

Etymology

Rave developed from excited or unrestrained behavior to an enthusiastic party. The dance-event sense specializes that lively gathering to electronic music and collective dancing.

More examples

  • She raved with friends through the night.
  • Several raves were held in the old warehouse.
  • They are raving at the festival.

Forms

rave · raves · raved · raving

Similar words

dance party
Dance party does not specify electronic music or rave culture.
festival
A festival can include many kinds of performances and activities.