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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Once the actor put a razor to his upper lip, Donner ripped off his own mustache — a fake. David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025 Make sure to rinse razors in hot water after every use and store them upright or in a holder to dry. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025 With a razor thin House majority, Republicans could only afford to lose one vote, meaning the proposal would have failed if any other GOP members voted with Massie against it. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 But upon closer inspection, police found one of the cards was taped to a flat metal piece with razor edges. Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 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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