shaver

noun

shav·​er ˈshā-vər 

1

: a person who shaves

2

archaic : one who swindles

3

: a tool or machine for shaving

especially : an electric razor

4

: boy, youngster

Synonyms of shaver

• boy
• kid
• teenager

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To extend the life of wool dryer balls, use a fabric shaver or a lint roller to remove pilling, hair, and lint from the surface. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025

The standard fit is a single foil shaver, perfect for detailing edges or mowing over stubbled necklines. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025

Panasonic Arc 5 Palm-Sized Razor for $266 ($63 off): This waterproof luxury shaver is made from an experimental material derived from seashells. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025

Try one of the following methods and repeat every other month or as needed, when the balls begin to look lumpy and matted. Method 1: Clean Dryer Balls Start by carefully removing pilling from the balls with a lint roller or, better yet, a fabric shaver. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shaver

• aver
• braver
• craver
• favor
• favour
• flavor
• flavour
• graver
• paver
• quaver
• raver
• saver

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

: boy sense 1, youngster