shaving

noun

shav·​ing ˈshā-viŋ 

1

: the act of one that shaves

2

: something shaved off

wood shavings

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hang upside down to dry before cutting off the stalk and storing them in cardboard or wood boxes lined with newspaper, sawdust, vermiculite, wood shavings or peat moss. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

The best products to use after shaving are those that combine hydration with barrier-supporting ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol, and niacinamide. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026

The device's stainless steel blades make quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its two speeds and three shaving heights help tackle heavier jobs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Overdoing exfoliation, shaving and active ingredients in a single session can leave skin raw and reactive, and chasing every new product trend often means buying things your routine does not need. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing shaving

• point-shaving
• shaving cream
• shaving foam

Rhymes for shaving

• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving
• raving
• saving
• slaving
• staving
• waiving
• waving

Kids Definition

shaving

noun

shav·​ing

ˈshā-viŋ

1

: the act of one that shaves

2

: something shaved off

wood shavings