razor

noun

ra·​zor ˈrā-zər How to pronounce razor (audio)
: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair

Examples of razor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This versatile electric razor includes a precision trimmer and a close-shave foil head, plus adjustable guards for customized hair lengths. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 With this razor thin threshold in Marion County, her opponents would need only one successful challenge to disqualify her from the ballot. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024 And unlike other bread lames that don’t conceal the razor, this one opens and closes for maximum safety. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024 In one suicide death, the staff averaged 65 minutes between check-ins between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Staff also failed to properly search inmates’ cell units for contraband like medication, razors and bedsheets. Perry Stein, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 The drop in earnings was due to a $1.3 billion noncash impairment charge, first announced in December, of its Gillette razor business acquired in 2005. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2024 There’s the Soft Serve After Shave Oil, which prevents razor burn and ingrown hairs with a blend of anti-inflammatory peptides to reduce redness and heal bumps, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and strawberry that’s naturally loaded with AHAs to exfoliate. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Men who are struggling with redness, razor burn or other inflammatory skin conditions might use a skin-soothing serum that contains anti-inflammatory ingredients to reduce inflammation and redness. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, in a razor thin vote, House Republicans decided to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Razor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

razor

noun
ra·​zor ˈrā-zər How to pronounce razor (audio)
: a sharp cutting instrument used to shave off hair

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