carving

1 of 2

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of one who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure

carving

2 of 2

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

Bricks and Horses is a steakhouse that sources locally raised beef with experiences like table-side carving and revolving pie cart. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

Helen Mirren is brandishing an enormous, shiny carving knife. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026

Shape Some carving forks are sleek and minimalistic, while others are bulky and feel a lot heavier. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

If the carving station said wedding reception, the cocktail menu said divorce. — Danielle Naer, Vogue, 4 Nov. 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