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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Even casual contact, such as sharing of washcloths, toothbrushes, or razors, can spread the virus, according to the hospital. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Typical of Brooks’ films, his characters walk a razor’s edge between comfort and trauma, with the writer/director often drawing from his own history. Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Last week, committee chair Hunter Yurachek said the Notre Dame-Alabama debate was on the razor’s edge and some committee members still had the Irish above the Crimson Tide. The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025 Razors and Shaving Supplies Similar to hair tools, razors look messy and are risky to keep on the bathroom counter. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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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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