shaver

noun

shav·​er ˈshā-vər How to pronounce shaver (audio)
Synonyms of shavernext
1
: a person who shaves
2
archaic : one who swindles
3
: a tool or machine for shaving
especially : an electric razor
4

Examples of shaver in a Sentence

when he was just a shaver back in the old days when my dad was just a little shaver
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Once that’s done, finish up with a fabric shaver. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 Ann Michael started the proceedings before handing the shaver off to a professional. Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Remove lint and defuzz your favorite garments with this easy-to-use fabric shaver. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 In a nearby communal restroom, officers also found a shaver with hair clippings on the ground, White said. Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shaver was in the 15th century

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“Shaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaver. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

shaver

noun
shav·​er ˈshā-vər How to pronounce shaver (audio)
1
: a person who shaves
2
: a tool or machine for shaving
especially : an electric-powered razor
3

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