shaving

noun

shav·​ing ˈshā-viŋ How to pronounce shaving (audio)
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1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings

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Spoonemore suggests leaves, wood chips, or pine shavings. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 What’s more impressive is that Iambic was able to move the treatment from its discovery phase to its clinical trial initiation in just two years — shaving years off what can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of new drug development. Brad Quick, CNBC, 19 May 2026 The addition of the granola, coconut shavings and honey drizzle is what truly takes this to the next level. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 Dollar Shave club, an authority in the men's shaving space, just created a collection catering to women, too. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shaving was in the 14th century

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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaving. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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shaving

noun
shav·​ing
ˈshā-viŋ
1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings

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