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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The long saltwater clams, resembling old-fashioned razors, normally burrow into sand to avoid predators. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 26 July 2025 One explanation for the rise of beards that deserves more attention is practical: avoiding dangerous razors. Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025 One single-tree fire on a razor back ridge near Etna Summit is Being monitored by air. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025 Each store had a list of items ranging from candy, soap, razors and paperback books that could be purchased as gifts to servicemen in Vietnam. Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 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 20 Aug. 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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