aftershave

noun

af·​ter·​shave ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv 

: a usually scented lotion for use on the face after shaving

Examples of aftershave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Facial hair maintenance barely registers: an occasional Chanel aftershave, sleek steel safety razor, or Philips Norelco OneBlade, but shaving seems almost antithetical to the clean-faced, optimized aesthetic these spaces promote. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025

No aftershave lotion or cologne or even dryer-sheet scent on my clothes. —Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025

However, many shaving creams, colognes, and aftershaves contain harmful chemicals and come in non-recyclable packaging. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

And if your dad only gets a fraction of the benefits Peter has gotten, giving the gift of mentoring will likely be a gift dad will enjoy more than any new tie or bottle of aftershave could provide. —Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + shave entry 2

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aftershave

• architrave
• autoclave
• microwave
• misbehave
• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave
• forgave

Kids Definition

aftershave

noun

af·​ter·​shave ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv 

: a lotion for use on the face after shaving