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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Republicans again have a razor thin majority in the House of Representatives and Johnson needs near unanimity among GOP members to gain the gavel again. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025 Even with revenue growth expected to be triple-digits for at least the next two quarters, management forecast for GAAP net income in Q4, though at a razor thin margin. Beth Kindig, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 The margin in Congress is razor thin and the lack of a Republican vote representing CD-12 disenfranchises 2 million people. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 The margins in the NFL are razor thin and late-game execution is the difference between giving your fans something to cheer for and losing consecutive games in front of them to finish 3-6 at home. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 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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