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Example Sentences
when he was just a shaver
back in the old days when my dad was just a little shaver
Recent Examples on the Web
Posey exclaimed — Barrymore went fully in with an electric shaver.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
This back shaver is the least intimidating of the bunch.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
The fabric may start to pill from friction and everyday use, so make sure to occasionally use a fabric shaver to keep these stools looking their best.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
No matter the body part, here are some tips for finding the most efficient shaver for the job.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
But this electric razor makes shaving your head a breeze with its five flexible shaver heads working simultaneously.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Sep. 2022
The Braun Epilator Silk-Epil 3 3-270 is an affordable choice that comes with a shaver and trimmer as well as an epilator.
—Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
An electric shaver might seem like a stereotypical gift for a man.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 6 Oct. 2022
In a world where every new SUV grimaces like a murderous electric shaver, the Twingo is a throwback to a more lighthearted era of design.
—Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
This back shaver is the least intimidating of the bunch.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
The fabric may start to pill from friction and everyday use, so make sure to occasionally use a fabric shaver to keep these stools looking their best.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
No matter the body part, here are some tips for finding the most efficient shaver for the job.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
But this electric razor makes shaving your head a breeze with its five flexible shaver heads working simultaneously.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Sep. 2022
The Braun Epilator Silk-Epil 3 3-270 is an affordable choice that comes with a shaver and trimmer as well as an epilator.
—Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
An electric shaver might seem like a stereotypical gift for a man.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 6 Oct. 2022
In a world where every new SUV grimaces like a murderous electric shaver, the Twingo is a throwback to a more lighthearted era of design.
—Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of shaver was
in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near shaver
Cite this Entry
“Shaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaver. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.
Kids Definition
shaver
noun
shav·er
ˈshā-vər 
1
: a person who shaves
2
: a tool or machine for shaving
especially
: an electric-powered razor
3
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