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

The movement, made by LVMH sister brand Zenith, is the El Primero 400 chronograph movement, customized with a carving on the rotor of the brand’s famous Bird on a Rock brooch. —Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026

The event will also feature an ice sculptor will be working on a carving outside The Depot, pop-up vendors, a s’mores tasting station, interactive games, live music and crafts for kids. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Their carvings depicted daily life and biblical iconography. —Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026

At the threshold to the burial chamber there are carvings of two human figures holding various artifacts in their hands, who may have been the guardians of the tomb, according to the INAH. —Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 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