shaving brush

noun

1. a short, cylindrical brush with long, soft, bristles, used in lathering the face before shaving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shaving brush¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

He attended high school by night, while working at a shaving brush factory during the day; and planned to study accountancy but was drafted into the army.

From BBC

There’s a man’s shaving brush and razor on the windowsill.

From Literature

A champagne cork and a Bakelite shaving brush, both with hidden compasses, fetched £160 and £320.

From BBC

The slowdown was initially gradual, said Barry Klein, the managing director of Old Bond Street Luxury Men’s Grooming, speaking in front of dozens of shaving brushes and combs.

From Reuters

He even used two shaving brushes to lather his face, because he found that by so doing he could cut seventeen seconds off his shaving time.

From Literature