: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
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Among his favorites were electric razors and electric toothbrushes.—Jean Paul Laurent, Time, 11 June 2026 Four Democratic candidates are running to succeed Golden, a moderate who repeatedly won razor-tight victories.—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 9 June 2026 The number of times shooters will have enough time and space to pick their spot will be incredibly low, but in a razor-tight series, any edge can be the difference.—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Harry's began as a razor brand but has expanded into a skincare and men's personal care.—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for razor
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Etymology
Middle English rasour, from Anglo-French rasur, from raser to raze, shave — more at rase