aftershave

or af·ter-shave

[ af-ter-sheyv, ahf- ]

noun

1. a scented, astringent lotion for applying to the face after shaving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftershave¹

1920–25; after + shave, originally adjectival, as in aftershave lotion, with following noun now deleted

Example Sentences

Voters shouted that they want the thieves locked up, not the aftershave.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Goldstein was frequently described as informal and no-nonsense — much like the airy, brightly lit outlets that he, a brother and a third founder opened in 1963 to sell cut-price toothpaste, aftershave, Band-Aids and other personal care products.

From New York Times

They will be provided with kit as soon as they arrive so all they really need are boots, shinguards and their aftershave of choice.

From BBC

And just a whiff of bay rum aftershave lotion.

From Literature

The cabin smelled of bay rum aftershave lotion.

From Literature