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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Fine durian exists on a razor’s edge between extraordinary and awful. Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025 After a rough start to the season, there was a span from mid-May to mid-June when the Cubs’ bullpen was razor sharp, posting an MLB-best 0.90 ERA. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 Count on three trimming lengths and a skin-hugging razor head infused with vitamin E, plus a ceramic blade that’s gentle on sensitive areas. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025 This thing is razor sharp though, be careful when using it in the backcountry. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 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 30 Jun. 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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