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 buffet includes crab Benedict, lobster tails, oysters, made-to-order omelets and crepes, a meat carving station, several traditional breakfast items and a dessert bar. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026

An upcoming exhibit at the Denver Art Museum will showcase Indigenous Australian art, including paintings, carvings, and more. —Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

Once you're done, walk across the street to the Basilica of Jesús de Medinaceli, where a 17th-century carving—rescued by the Trinitarians—is vis considered a city treasure. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 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