razor

noun

ra·​zor ˈrā-zər 

: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair

Examples of razor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the sentiments are the razors in the apples: hard-bitten, painful, wise from disappointment, and braced for the next crisis. —Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024

Billie removes the mental burden of remembering to reorder razors or restricting yourself to whatever is available around you, which can sometimes mean cheap, flimsy, plastic razors. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024

Available in seven different colors, its stand-out features include stretchy bands to keep items in place and two discreet exterior zippered pockets for slim items like razors or tweezers. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024

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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

Phrases Containing razor

• balanced on a razor's edge
• cut-throat razor
• Occam's razor
• Ockham's razor
• on the razor's edge
• razor-backed
• razor blade
• razor clam
• razor edge
• razor's edge
• razor-sharp
• razor-thin
• razor wire
• safety razor
• straight razor
• walks a/the razor edge

Kids Definition

razor

noun

ra·​zor ˈrā-zər 

: a sharp cutting instrument used to shave off hair