clean-shaven

adjective

clean-shav·​en ˈklēn-ˈshā-vən How to pronounce clean-shaven (audio)
: having the hair shaved off
His colorful language is as much a part of his image as his clean-shaven head and bulging biceps.Roman Modrowski
especially : having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
Her ideal mate is at least 6-foot-3, athletic and either clean-shaven or sporting a nice goatee. Ebony

Examples of clean-shaven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the midst of the press tour for his upcoming Netflix series Nobody Wants This, the 44-year-old actor debuted a new clean-shaven look. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 By 2023, the sideburns are gone, and Guthrie’s cheeks are clean-shaven down to his jawbone. Rachel Clarke, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024 The Prince is clearly a fan of his new look, growing out his beard after going clean-shaven at Balmoral. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024 The Prince of Wales typically remains clean-shaven, perhaps in part due to his time in the Royal Air Force, where facial hair is forbidden. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clean-shaven 

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Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clean-shaven was in 1823

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“Clean-shaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean-shaven. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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