shaving

noun

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

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dermaplaning is a combination of shaving and exfoliating. Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 The dessert left an enduring impression, too: marshmallows resembling caterpillars resting on 'dirt' made from chocolate shavings. Taryn White, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Next, transfer the glass to the chocolate shavings and dip as necessary to cover the syrup (and rim) with chocolate. Don Francisco Coffee, Sunset Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024 Keeping your scalp free of build-up and thoroughly cleaning shaving tools can help prevent folliculitis. Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shaving 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shaving was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaving. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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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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