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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Tape recovered from the bags contained razor stubble with DNA from both Melanie and William McGuire, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026 Ideal for fine to medium hair, this cut relies on internal layers or subtle razor work to create fullness that feels light and natural. Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 Pepto Bismol, Axe body spray, Q-Tip cotton swabs, Fancy Feast cat food and Gillette razors are just a few of the other types of affected items. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 As another Jewish American sage once said, beauty walks a razor’s edge. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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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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