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

Pre-bids for a bust of Sanders created by his daughter reached $4,720 on July 28, while his personal carving knife set was priced at $800. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 July 2026

In late April 2021, Berlin’s Ethnology Museum agreed to return Benin bronze sculptures and carvings that were stolen in 1897 from Benin (present-day Nigeria) during European colonization of Africa. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

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

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