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.