Definition

Noun: A personal grooming device powered by an electric motor, used to remove facial or body hair by moving a set of oscillating or rotating blades behind a protective metal or plastic guard. It is a corded or rechargeable alternative to a manual razor.

Usage

An "electric shaver" is used for shaving without water, shaving cream, or soap. It is typically applied directly to dry skin or sometimes used with a pre-shave lotion. The term refers to the complete device.

Examples

• He forgot to pack his electric shaver for the business trip.
• Modern electric shavers are much quieter than older models.
• She prefers using an electric shaver because it causes less skin irritation.

Advanced Usage

• Close shave: While not exclusive to electric shavers, this idiom can describe the result of using one effectively.
  • His new rotary electric shaver gives him a surprisingly close shave.

Variants and Related Words

• Electric razor: A direct synonym for "electric shaver."
• Shaver: A common shortened, informal form. (e.g., "I need to charge my shaver.")
• Dry shaver: Another term emphasizing its use without water.
• Rotary shaver: A type of electric shaver with circular, rotating cutting heads.
• Foil shaver: A type of electric shaver with oscillating blades behind a thin, perforated metal foil.

Synonyms

• Electric razor
• Dry shaver

Antonyms

• Manual razor
• Safety razor
• Straight razor

Noun

1. a razor powered by an electric motor