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

Nature design motifs are sprinkled throughout the dining room, such as redwood paneling bearing carvings of a redwood tree and a topography map of Kirkwood Mountain, where the Riches like to ski. —Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026

There are 70 structures to explore, and what sets it apart from sites such as Angkor Wat is the construction techniques – the Cham people used red bricks decorated with intricate carvings, and historians have failed to work out how these bricks were fired. —Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Guests can expect a spread of brunch favorites and sweet treats, including a ham carving station, omelet station, the property’s signature French Toast, chicken and waffles and lots more, along with a bottomless mimosa and bloody mary bar. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

Chef stations feature ham carving and a build-your-own omelet bar. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 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