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 thriller — more horrific than straight-up scary — is worth checking out, if only for the late Brittany Murphy's nervy turn as a razor-wielding woman confined to a sanatorium. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025 Beyond the mental clarity and razor sharp focus, taking mushrooms like lion’s mane also comes without many of the potential side effects that are typically associated with stimulants like jitters, energy spikes, and mid-day crashes. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 Let’s just say, your intuition is razor sharp and your dreams are incredibly vivid, too. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 All of which has Sever and his teammates razor-focused for Saturday’s league opener in San Diego against the Toreros. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 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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