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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As someone with dark leg hair and fair skin, electric razors don’t usually cut it for me. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025 Larger toiletry bags, on the other hand, may hold several full-size bottles as well as electric razors, brushes and beauty tools. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 This set comes with four high-performance facial razors, each featuring a curved handle for more precision. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 What began as a single line, men’s razors, is now a collection of shaving and moisturizing products, deodorants, and more. Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 9 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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