maven

or ma·vin

[ mey-vuhn ]

noun

1. an expert or connoisseur.

maven

/ ˈmeɪvən /

noun

1. an expert or connoisseur

Word History and Origins

Origin of maven¹

1960–65; < Yiddish < Hebrew: connoisseur

Word History and Origins

Origin of maven¹

C20: from Yiddish, from Hebrew mevin understanding

Example Sentences

The popular data maven has signed a deal with NBC that will expand his presence across the network’s news and sports divisions.

From Los Angeles Times

The rapper and style maven played his first show Saturday since being acquitted in a recent felony assault case.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Insider” is Alice Denney, a Washington, D.C., art maven, wife of a State Department lawyer, and friend of the Kennedy family.

From Los Angeles Times

The supporting actress field is also stacked with fashion mavens.

From Los Angeles Times

Fellow style maven Emma Stone has also stunned throughout awards season.

From Los Angeles Times