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

Those moisturizing ingredients help create a silky-smooth base upon which your razor can simply glide, even without the traditional soapy lather. —Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026

But with a 705-lb (320-kg) weight and £12,500 (US$16,800) price tag (which has since risen rapidly to £20K), the heavy-duty two-person tent's appeal for basic everyday campers seemed absolutely razor thin. —C.c. Weiss may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2026

The inside of the cabinet features a power strip for charging your phone, toothbrush, razor and more. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026

Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning, remove shampoo and conditioner bottles, razors, loofahs, soap, and any other items in your shower. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

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

Rhymes for razor

• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser
• taser
• appraiser

Kids Definition

razor

noun

ra·​zor ˈrā-zər 

: a sharp cutting instrument used to shave off hair