shaving

noun

shav·​ing ˈshā-viŋ How to pronounce shaving (audio)
1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Whether offending drivers are misguided by their GPS systems or consciously shaving time off their trips is also not entirely clear. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024 The rim is garnished with peanut butter and chocolate shavings to highlight the flavor. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024 Other trash—wood shavings, pig organs—reflected the realities of the time. Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024 Fry to try: The thin, crispy shoestring-potato Fancy Fries ($7) are topped with parsley and Parmesan shavings — scented with garlic but without the oily slick of some garlic fries. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024 Her daughter Keegan then appeared in the video and took over the shaving process. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024 Arrange the croutons and Brussels sprouts on top of the yogurt mixture, and finish with extra shavings of Parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024 Don't forget to add chocolate shavings on top for an extra festive touch! 04 of 13 Bourbon Stout Cocktail View Recipe Stir up a Father's Day cocktail that will satisfy his sweet tooth, too. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024 Among them: stray titanium shavings falling into electrical wiring, defective oxygen tanks and managers urging him to cut corners. Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shaving was in the 14th century

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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaving. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

shaving

noun
shav·​ing
ˈshā-viŋ
1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings
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