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
: boy, youngster

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when he was just a shaver back in the old days when my dad was just a little shaver
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The result is Nevo, a premium electric shaver released in July. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The solution circulating online is an electric fabric shaver. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 These shelves fit over any standard-size outlet and offer extra space to charge electric toothbrushes and electric shavers without taking up valuable real estate on our vanity. — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaver

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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

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
: boy sense 1, youngster
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