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scissor

1 of 2

noun

scis·​sor ˈsi-zər How to pronounce scissor (audio)

scissor

2 of 2

verb

scissored; scissoring ˈsi-zə-riŋ How to pronounce scissor (audio)
ˈsiz-riŋ

transitive verb

: to cut, cut up, or cut off with scissors or shears
scissored the paper into strips

Examples of scissor in a Sentence

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Noun
My favorite kitchen tool picks include clip-on strainers, jar openers, egg separators, scraper spatulas, herb scissors, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 Its smaller size makes the Gallardo easier to use on real-world roads, while conventional doors—rather than unwieldy scissor-style contraptions—allow normal ingress/egress, and once inside, even tall drivers can see and function with relative ease. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
While there was a myth that lesbians don’t actually scissor, that has since been debunked. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 Sizzle highlighted above, there are a lot of assumptions around who can scissor. Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for scissor

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scissor was in the 15th century

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“Scissor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scissor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

scissor

1 of 2 noun
scis·​sor ˈsiz-ər How to pronounce scissor (audio)

scissor

2 of 2 verb
scissored; scissoring -(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce scissor (audio)
: to cut with scissors or shears
scissored the paper into strips

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