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 seat was critical for Fine to win since Republicans have a razor thin 218-213 seat majority in the House. Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 Mulligan’s is longer than a pixie cut, but sits closer to the face than a French bob, with a sleekness that’s often hard to effect without going razor sharp or very short. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 District warns against bringing weapons to school A district statement to parents advised that students should never bring anything that can be used as a weapon to school, including a gun, knife, razor, or other objects. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025 Doing that kind of comedy is like walking on a razor’s edge. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 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 13 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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