shaving cream
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shaving cream
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
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
The items brought to the shelter included new men’s underwear and socks, baseball caps and personal hygiene products like shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, deodorant and toothpaste.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2023
I latched the door with a hook that scarcely held, smeared shaving cream on the backs of my hands and shaved without water.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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