: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
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His father, a billboard magnate, was a stern man who would whip his son with a razor strap for stepping out of line, but the youngster refused to capitulate to his dad’s authority.—Paul Bond, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 According to court documents, the suspect pulled an eyebrow razor from her left pocket and began slashing the second female victim, causing a cut across the left side of her face.—Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026 These businesses operate with determination and resilience, frequently on razor thin margins, working long hours simply to keep their doors open.—Francisco Marte, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 The People's razor is a game changer for travelers with easily irritated skin.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 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