aftershave
Americannoun
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
His father was a US actor who starred in adverts for Old Spice aftershave.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023
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
His hair is damp and he smells of soap and aftershave.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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