shaving cream

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of shaving cream

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Foams appear in everyday life as soap suds, shaving cream, whipped toppings and food emulsions like mayonnaise.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

At that point, I looked up to wipe away some shaving cream.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

The only way to get fake blood out of your skin when it’s been sitting on there for a couple of hours and it’s really soaked in and it’s staining: shaving cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Relatedly, in 1904, King C. Gillette patented his safety razor in the U.S. and by 1937, Oldstone-Moore writes, shaving cream and related accessories had estimated sales of $80 million in the U.S. alone.

From National Geographic • Nov. 7, 2023

First he took out his dad's shaving cream and pushed the button on top so that it foamed out into his hand.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry