razor

noun

ra·​zor ˈrā-zər How to pronounce razor (audio)
: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair

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The Cooking for a Cause event brought dozens of volunteers donning blue shirts from both Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy who packed personal hygiene kits with essentials such as toothpaste, razors and other personal care items. — Zaire Breedlove august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 Its steering is light, razor-precise, and near telepathic in its feedback. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The suspect is described as Black, age 20 to 30, about 6 feet tall with yellow eyes, a beard and facial acne or razor bumps. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Much of the campaign focused on educating beachgoers about the presence of the quirky birds known for their piercing calls and habit of using their razor sharp bills to crack open oysters and mussels. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for razor

Word History

Etymology

Middle English rasour, from Anglo-French rasur, from raser to raze, shave — more at rase

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of razor was in the 14th century

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razor

noun
ra·​zor ˈrā-zər How to pronounce razor (audio)
: a sharp cutting instrument used to shave off hair

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