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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Getting up in the morning can be painful, but shaving shouldn't be. Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025 Now, in launching the Plus razor, the shaving behemoth offers customers more flexibility (quite literally) and its closest shave yet. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025 The shaving serum and post-shave lotion smells like rich neroli blossom and sandalwood—he'll feel pampered and smell like a vacation. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025 Even a few hundred dollars from unused PTO can chip away interest and principal, potentially saving borrowers thousands and shaving months or years off the loan term. Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 7 May 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 21 May. 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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