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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That makes the margin for evaluation razor thin. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 The concept gives loft to the on-the-fly punchlines and cheery, faux-sponsorships for razors and laundry detergent — all of them built off of pre-show audience suggestions. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 The area where Flight 592 crashed Saturday is thick with razor-tooth sawgrass and a variety of wildlife, including alligators. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 But Goebel’s sharp dialogue, razor plotting and fiery sense of Los Angeles elevate his unconventional characters. Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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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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