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

Officials at the historic site have said that expanding the carvings on the mountain is not feasible. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

The exhibition concludes with a gallery devoted to the jewelry and gem carvings that first established his international reputation. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

She’s still repulsed by the carving, but her camera is drawn to something else. — John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

One of its most successful ventures was the carving out of Worldpay from RBS in 2010 alongside Bain. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 July 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