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aftershave

American

[af-ter-sheyv, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌʃeɪv, ˈɑf- /

Or after-shave

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of aftershave

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

Example Sentences

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I did have moments of nostalgia for Buddy’s aftershave and clean white short-sleeved cotton T-shirts with the cigarette packs tucked into the sleeves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

Remember those Mennen Skin Bracer TV commercials in which a man can’t help slapping himself in the face a bit too hard as he applies his aftershave?

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2022

Q. What aftershave did Gene Weingarten wear on his date with Padma Lakshmi?

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2021

It still had that faint smell of sweat and aftershave Alex associated with Carlos, but he doubted Bri would mind.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

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