shaver

noun

shav·​er ˈshā-vər How to pronounce shaver (audio)
1
: a person who shaves
2
archaic : one who swindles
3
: a tool or machine for shaving
especially : an electric razor
4

Examples of shaver in a Sentence

when he was just a shaver back in the old days when my dad was just a little shaver
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This electric shaver is perfect for quick, pain-free grooming and can be used both wet and dry. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 23 June 2025 If you weren’t provided a brush, something similar, such as the one included with an electric shaver or hair trimmer, or even a toothbrush, should work fine. Christopher Null, Wired News, 22 June 2025 This rechargeable fabric shaver will have those fussy fabrics looking like new again with just a quick pass using its six-leaf blade. Clint Davis, People.com, 20 June 2025 Designed for convenience and comfort, electric shavers come in two main forms. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shaver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shaver was in the 15th century

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“Shaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaver. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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shaver

noun
shav·​er ˈshā-vər How to pronounce shaver (audio)
1
: a person who shaves
2
: a tool or machine for shaving
especially : an electric-powered razor
3

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