shaving

noun

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

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While no actual showers were possible, each astronaut had a personal kit including no-rinse shampoo, baby wipes, toothbrushes and shaving accessories. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 Place a ring of shavings around each plant, a few inches away from the stems. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 Raw beef battuta with pecorino cream and Greek truffle shavings is a knock-out, but most dishes are wood-fired or cooked on the parilla grill. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 While some users questioned the logic behind the move, others were particularly alarmed by the environment in which the shaving took place. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 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 17 Apr. 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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