clean-shaven

[ kleen-shey-vuhn ]

adjective

1. (of a man) having the beard and mustache shaved off.

clean-shaven

adjective

1. (of men) having the facial hair shaved off

Word History and Origins

Origin of clean-shaven¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

He has short black hair and a clean-shaven chin.

From Literature

He’s younger, with a short haircut and a clean-shaven face, and he’s wearing glasses.

From Literature

There may be specific occasions where the personnel are required to be clean-shaven, the Army said, and officers and soldiers will be "directed to shave as and when circumstances dictate".

From BBC

Alexander’s wartime decision was really a turning point for facial hair, says Oldstone-Moore, who is himself currently clean-shaven.

From National Geographic

His clean-shaven face is ruddy and, excepting a divot between his eyebrows, unwrinkled.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bald
• shaved