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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Minus the chocolate shavings and some fancy frosting techniques on top, that's the new Chocolate Fudge Cake, right? Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Besides doing the double duty of cleansing and softening, the oil is also a true multihyphenate in the ways it can be used, whether as a body wash, shaving base, or bath soak. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 The attachment comes with four ice molds, an ice cup, and two different shaving blades (fine and coarse) that attach to the cup. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 Notably, the Chocolate Fudge Cake lacks the chocolate shavings and frosting piping designs of the All American Chocolate Cake. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 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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