English · Word Candidate

razor

/ˈɹeɪzə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: razors · razoring · razored

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.

Noun

Examples

These are fellows who shun the three-, four- and five-blade contraptions and canned goops for an older mode of shaving that they insist remains the ideal: a straight razor or a safety razor with a double-edged blade, and a fine English cream lathered and applied with a badger-hair brush.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To shave with a razor.

Verb

Examples

He thought likewise, that what with razoring and tanning, and the change of his clothes, he was not likely to be recognised.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “razor” mean?

A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.

Is “razor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.