shaving

noun

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

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The shower also now features a toe ledge for shaving, as well as custom niches that were specially built to accommodate the owners’ shower products. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Libby recommends focusing on proper shaving technique. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025 Baby oil can also be used as a makeup remover, a shaving oil, or massage oil. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025 Dark chocolate shavings: Unwrap your favorite dark chocolate bar and run a vegetable peeler along the edge to make curls or shards to sprinkle over your ice cream. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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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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