: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
Examples of razor in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebKnown for its razor thinness, the model’s latest feat is a flying tourbillon set within a case measuring just 2 mm—proof that the company can deliver both technical and design prowess.—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024 The zippered top keeps items safe in transit, and the snap-down ends allow for dads to squeeze one more razor or pomade inside.—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024 By recognizing Sweeney as the barber who once lived above her shop, relaying the news of his wife’s apparent suicide and putting a razor in his hand, Mrs. Lovett sets in motion events that will end with a pile of bodies — and a gruesome answer to her pie shop’s meat shortage.—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024 Each one had a tool kit that included sickles, axes, gouges and handheld razors used to cut hair or cloth.—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 The lawyers said in a statement that Gilmore never brandished the razor or pointed it toward deputies, and didn’t approach them as four deputies seen in the video encountered him.—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024 This affordable shampoo option is made by the same brand that brought you the Bevel razor!—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Murphy's terse talk and thousand-yard stare are enough to intimidate all comers (not to mention the razor sewn into the peak of his newsboy cap).—Danny Horn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 The exterior pocket, strategically placed for easy access, proves handy for stowing sharp items like razors and nail clippers, while a zippered middle pouch is perfect for a toothbrush and toothpaste.—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English rasour, from Anglo-French rasur, from raser to raze, shave — more at rase
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