shaving

noun

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

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Find a machine that collects shavings and offers easy disposal. Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023 Though wet shaving provides a cleaner, closer shave, a dry shave is often the quickest and easiest option when traveling. Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023 Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Finding an ingrown hair a few days after shaving or waxing is a frustrating and sometimes painful reality to hair removal. Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 28 Aug. 2023 Its motor spins at almost 9,000 RPM and includes six-leaf stainless steel blades and a 2.7-inch shaving head, making for a quick and effective fabric shaver. Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023 Helped drastically with scarring on my face from years of shaving. Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023 Which isn’t to say that not shaving has to be a question of making a statement. Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 21 July 2023 The red marble interiors provide an austere setting to all your favorite European treats, from flaky croissants crowned with a generous heap of almond shavings to a chewy focaccia stuffed with mortadella. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2023 Another tip: Opt for waxing over shaving, but be sure any wax treatments take place in a hygienic place with a good reputation. Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Cite this Entry

“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaving. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

shaving

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