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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

Has he cut corners enough to get some aftershave or peanut butter crackers?

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Taffeta rustles, the scent of flowers mixes with aftershave.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2021

Every time it was his birthday, we got him aftershave lotion that our mother paid for.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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