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 first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise. Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025 More than all of this, Antony was a loyal, kind, intelligent and razor-witted, friend. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 The hepatitis B virus is highly contagious and can be passed to babies through contact with blood and certain body fluids not only from an infected mother during birth, but also by sharing towels, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs or razors with an infected person. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Even casual contact, such as sharing of washcloths, toothbrushes, or razors, can spread the virus, according to the hospital. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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