: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
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The arch of Mackenzie Blackwood’s eyebrow was as sharp and sure as the razor in his hand.—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Muhle, the German maker of fine shaving goods, won a Red Dot Design Award a few years ago for this six-sided razor and brush set.—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 Grace balances a razor sharp wit with striking sincerity and absolute cool.—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 Berger had defanged beastly Bay Hill Club & Lodge for two days, with every facet of his game razor sharp.—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 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