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shaver

SHAY-vuh

Shaver (noun) means a tool, especially an electric razor, used to remove hair. Example: “He packed his electric shaver for the trip.”

noun
1
A tool, especially an electric razor, used to remove hair.
"He packed his electric shaver for the trip."
2
(informal, dated) A young boy or lad.
"He was just a young shaver when the war started."

How to use shaver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually an electric razor; in old-fashioned informal speech, a young boy.

Common pairings
electric shaver young shaver

Word forms

shavers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English schaver, "one who shaves," from shave plus -er.

Origin: Middle English

child kid minor fry youngster tyke nipper tike tiddler nestling small fry electric razor

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shaver” mean?

The word “shaver” means a tool, especially an electric razor, used to remove hair. In plain terms, usually an electric razor; in old-fashioned informal speech, a young boy.

How do you pronounce “shaver”?

“Shaver” is pronounced SHAY-vuh (/ˈʃeɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shaver” in a sentence?

Here is “shaver” used in a sentence: “He packed his electric shaver for the trip.”

What part of speech is “shaver”?

“Shaver” is a noun.

Where does the word “shaver” come from?

The word “shaver” comes from Middle English. From Middle English schaver, "one who shaves," from shave plus -er.

How many meanings does “shaver” have?

“Shaver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool, especially an electric razor, used to remove hair.

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