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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In June, with an eye on the 2026 midterms, President Donald Trump’s administration began pressing Republicans in Texas to redraw congressional lines to shore up the GOP’s razor thin majority and elect five more Republicans to the House. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The rubber outsole features razor siping that grips slick rocks and slippery boat decks with confidence. Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025 In banking, especially retail, the margin for error is razor thin. Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The long saltwater clams, resembling old-fashioned razors, normally burrow into sand to avoid predators. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 26 July 2025 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

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

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“Razor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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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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