clean-shaven
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of clean-shaven
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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This week, Robinson appeared in court clean-shaven and wearing light-coloured suits.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The latest polls show Hilton is leading along with the clean-shaven Democrat Xavier Becerra, suggesting voters in November will have a choice between scruff and no scruff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
At the windows, clean-shaven faces cast curious glances at the journalists in the compound.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
He was tall, clean-shaven, reddish-haired, with warm brown eyes that made you feel immediately seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
He was clean-shaven, wearing jeans and an oversize T-shirt.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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