SINCE 1828
clean-shaven
adjective
clean-shav·en
| \ ˈklēn-ˈshā-vən
\
\
Definition of clean-shaven
: having the hair shaved off
His colorful language is as much a part of his image as his clean-shaven head and bulging biceps.— Roman Modrowski
especially
: having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
Her ideal mate is at least 6-foot-3, athletic and either clean-shaven or sporting a nice goatee. — Ebony
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for clean-shaven
clean-shaven
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of clean-shaven
of a man
: having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
See the full definition for clean-shaven in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Comments on clean-shaven
What made you want to look up clean-shaven? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
A Green Quiz
-
- What is the best definition of green-eyed monster?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
Return of Name that Color!
Additional colors! More obscure than before!
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share clean-shaven
Resources for clean-shaven