carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of one who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure

Examples of carving in a Sentence

She bought a small wooden carving of a Buddha.

an ancient people proficient in stone carving

Recent Examples on the Web

The site also hosts pop-up experiences throughout the weekend, which includes a live ceviche station, a roaming ice cream cart, a walking cannoli experience, blue fin tuna carving and tasting and caviar tastings. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Wander the gourmet buffet, provided by Michael’s on East, lined with a carving station, omelet and pancake station, and a dessert bar. —Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025

In the longer term, the tariffs could prompt a carving out of domestic production in countries where the industrial base is heavily reliant on automakers and their supply chains. —River Akira Davis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

The tomb’s centerpiece carving, the reclining man, resembles some examples of ancient funerary portraiture, according to the publication. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing carving

• carving knife
• wood carving

Rhymes for carving

• starving

Kids Definition

carving

noun

carv·​ing ˈkär-viŋ 

1

: the act or art of a person who carves

2

: a carved object, design, or figure