aftershave
|af-ter-shave|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚˌʃeɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌʃeɪv/
post-shaving lotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftershave' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'shave', where 'after' indicates the time following an event and 'shave' refers to the act of removing hair with a razor.
Historical Evolution
'aftershave' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'shave'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a product used after shaving', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/27 01:36