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Definition of shaver

shaver

/ˈʃeɪvə(ɹ)/
shav · er
Plural:shavers
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shaver Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An electric razor or similar handheld appliance used for removing facial or body hair.

Example

"He packed a rechargeable electric shaver in his travel bag before leaving for the conference."

2

A person who shaves, either on their own face or body or as a barber.

Example

"The dermatological lotion was formulated specifically for daily shavers with sensitive skin."

3

A young boy or small child (used informally or affectionately, often preceded by 'little' or 'young').

Example

"The old sailor smiled and handed a wooden toy boat to the inquisitive little shaver."

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• Rhymes for shaver

• Nearby Words

shatteringly
shatterproof
shave
shaver
shaving
shawarma
shawl

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English schavere, formed from the verb shave (from Old English scafan, 'to scrape or pare away') + the agent suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shaver
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