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

Going in multiple directions with your razor can lead to cuts and serious ingrowns. —Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025

Side compartments have pockets for makeup brushes, razors and toothbrushes. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025

Tree Hut moisturizing shave oil: on sale for $9.09 (30% off) Original price: $12.99 Tree Hut's Moisturizing Shave Oil is a gel-to-oil formula that enhances contact between razor and skin for a close, smooth shave. —Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Scroll on for the best razors and relish in the glide. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025

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