Kate Fleetwood

I am a massive fan of early electronica like Steve Reich, Pat Metheny and Thomas Dolby. I used to be a big raver, too, so anything dance. I love ambient music like Tunng. I love acoustic and classical, too.

English Actress

Joe Wicks

I like going to the cinema or theatre, followed by a meal and cocktails. I'm typically home by midnight; I used to be a raver but not now, unless I'm on the boys' trips to Vegas, Dubai or Miami.

British Author

Sharon Needles

I remember when I wore UFO raver jeans in the 90s. Or my JNCOs! I miss my JNCOs.

American Entertainer

Raver often associates with young people enjoying nightlife and music scenes.

Youth Culture

Today, a raver typically attends modern electronic dance music festivals, not just any party.

Modern Festivals

The term is informal and often used among friends or in casual settings, not in professional environments.

Colloquial Usage

The second meaning is archaic and rarely used in modern English, mainly found in historical texts.

Outdated Use

When used in its literary sense, 'raver' suggests extreme emotional expression, often uncontrolled or exaggerated.

Intense Emotion

Understanding historical context helps identify the second meaning and not confuse it with the modern one.