aftershaves
|af-ter-shaves|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚˌʃeɪvz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌʃeɪvz/
(aftershave)
post-shaving lotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftershave' originates from the English words 'after' and 'shave', where 'after' means 'following' and 'shave' means 'to remove hair with a razor'.
Historical Evolution
'aftershave' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'shave' in modern English.
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 01:51