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

The most popular choices are either a double-sided safety razor (usually with a butterfly mechanism that makes changing blades easy) or a straight razor (also called a cutthroat razor). — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Many properties keep common items like phone chargers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and deodorant on hand for guests, while others may have bigger ticket items like curling irons available. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

The Cooking for a Cause event brought dozens of volunteers donning blue shirts from both Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy who packed personal hygiene kits with essentials such as toothpaste, razors and other personal care items. — Zaire Breedlove august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

Its steering is light, razor-precise, and near telepathic in its feedback. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 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