shaver

[ shey-ver ]

noun

1. a person or thing that shaves.
2. an electric razor.
3. Informal. a small boy; youngster.
4. a fellow.
5. a person who makes close bargains or is extortionate.

shaver

/ ˈʃeɪvə /

noun

1. a person or thing that shaves
2. Also calledelectric razorelectric shaver an electrically powered implement for shaving, having reciprocating or rotating blades behind a fine metal comb or pierced foil
3. informal.
   a youngster, esp a young boy
4. obsolete.
   a person who makes hard or extortionate bargains

Word History and Origins

Origin of shaver¹

1375–1425; late Middle English; shave, -er ¹; compare chip off the old block

Example Sentences

Inside old laptops, electric toothbrushes and shavers is a trove including steel, aluminium, copper, lithium batteries and even gold.

From BBC

A single 5.2-ounce tube could have a daily shaver putting their best face forward well into the second half of next year.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair were surprised by some of what their competitors chose to haul in their backpacks — one person brought an electric shaver and chess set — and learned about themselves in the process of filming.

From Seattle Times

After watching someone tinker with an electric shaver, for instance, the A.I. must explain why the shaver did not turn on.

From New York Times

Hurly is a fan of men’s electric shavers, which cover more terrain than a blade because of their wider head.

From Washington Post

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