shaving cream

noun

1. a preparation, as of soap and free fatty acid, that is lathered and applied to the face to soften and condition the beard for shaving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shaving cream¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Last year, Beverly Hills passed an ordinance banning people under 21 years old from having Silly String — or shaving cream or hair removal gel — in public on Halloween.

From Los Angeles Times

Put shaving cream, leave it like 10 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

Sticky white foam regularly piles up like shaving cream the shores of Van Etten Lake.

From Salon

This mad-refreshing, Italian-made, professional-grade shaving cream elevates the morning ritual like nobody’s business thanks to an invigorating combination of eucalyptus oil and menthol along with glycerin to help the razor glide across the skin.

From Los Angeles Times

Fine, but youths will be banned from using wacky string, shaving cream or hair removal gel in public, the city says.

From Los Angeles Times