shaving

noun

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

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None adjusted easily to her height or her husband's for shaving. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 Water may be used for showering, baths, shaving and washing. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 The packing material, which may be paper, peat, or wood shavings, also should still be damp, not sopping wet. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Remove excess soil, then store them in moss or wood shavings in a cool, dry, dark location. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving

Word History

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 13 Mar. 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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