carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of one who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure

Examples of carving in a Sentence

She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.

an ancient people proficient in stone carving

Recent Examples on the Web

Notably, two of the hairpins featured remarkable carvings of cats—one seated and one standing. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026

The resort rests on a sacred Amerindian fertility site with ancient rock carvings. — Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Planting pumpkins in June is perfect timing for a fall harvest that lines up with Halloween pumpkin carving and fall displays. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026

The tableside cocktail trolley, custom ice carvings and multi-sensory aromatics are doing far more than adding theatre to the serve. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing carving

• carving knife
• wood carving

Rhymes for carving

• starving

Kids Definition

carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of a person who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure