rave
They went to a rave last night and danced until dawn.
They attended an energetic nighttime party with loud music and dancing.
a lively party featuring loud music and dancing, often all night
The club hosted a rave every Saturday with top DJs.
The nightclub organized a high-energy dance party every weekend.
She wore neon clothes to the rave.
She dressed in bright, glowing outfits for the dance event.
Originally from the 1960s counterculture, now associated with electronic dance music (EDM) culture.
to talk wildly or incoherently, especially in delirium
He raved about the concert for weeks afterward.
He spoke enthusiastically and excitedly about the concert.
The feverish patient raved in their sleep.
The sick person talked nonsensically while unconscious.
Less common today; often used in older literature or dramatic contexts.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'rave' as a verb
The verb 'to rave' means to speak enthusiastically or incoherently. Context usually makes the meaning clear: 'She raved about the movie' (verb) vs. 'They attended a rave' (noun).
Gold Rule
Rave vs. Club
A 'rave' typically refers to an underground or alternative dance event, often in unconventional locations (warehouses, fields). A 'club' is a permanent venue with regular hours.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'raven' (to talk wildly), from Old English 'rafian' (to rage). The modern sense of a dance party emerged in the 1960s U.S. counterculture from 'rave up' (to become excited).
Usage Notes
In modern usage, 'rave' almost always refers to dance parties with electronic music. The verb form (to rave) is rare but may appear in literary or historical contexts.