noun
aftershave
Aftershave (noun) means a scented lotion applied to the face after shaving. Example: “He splashed on some aftershave before the interview.”
noun
1
A scented lotion applied to the face after shaving.
"He splashed on some aftershave before the interview."
"The gift set included soap and aftershave."
"The box was jam packed full o' gifts for each manjack of us: razors, aftershave, toothbrushes, an' books."
— Robert L. Buyer, Ursula T. Coute (2013)
How to use aftershave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skin product men put on after shaving, often for its scent.
Common pairings
splash of aftershave
aftershave lotion
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Word forms
- Plural
- aftershaves
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Etymology
A compound of "after" + "shave."
Rhymes for aftershave
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What does “aftershave” mean?
The word “aftershave” means a scented lotion applied to the face after shaving. In plain terms, a skin product men put on after shaving, often for its scent.
How do you use “aftershave” in a sentence?
Here is “aftershave” used in a sentence: “He splashed on some aftershave before the interview.”
What part of speech is “aftershave”?
“Aftershave” is a noun.
What is the meaning of aftershave?
"aftershave" (noun) means a scented lotion applied to the face after shaving.
