carving

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noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of one who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure

carving

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present participle of carve

Examples of carving in a Sentence

Noun

She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.

an ancient people proficient in stone carving

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

About 99 percent of its products are original designs, while handwork accounts for more than 90 percent of production, using dozens of techniques including filigree, chasing and fine carving. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Look for carvings featuring comic book icons, Halloween movies, Cubs baseball and more. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

For families, October often means pumpkin carving and crafts, but one North Texas mom wants to warn parents about a risk that took her by surprise. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

At the annual carving party, Elizabeth residents receive pumpkins and carving tools, thanks to the Elizabeth Community Association and community partners. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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