safety razor

noun

1. a razor with a guard to prevent the blade from cutting the skin.

safety razor

noun

1. a razor with a guard or guards fitted close to the cutting edge or edges so that deep cuts are prevented and the risk of accidental cuts reduced

Word History and Origins

Origin of safety razor¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Relatedly, in 1904, King C. Gillette patented his safety razor in the U.S. and by 1937, Oldstone-Moore writes, shaving cream and related accessories had estimated sales of $80 million in the U.S. alone.

From National Geographic

Use washable cotton pads instead of single-use cotton balls, a safety razor instead of disposable ones, and a bamboo toothbrush.

From National Geographic

Irving rose from the ranks to become a vice-president of the Schick Safety Razor Company, but at the age of 56, he was fired, and his career was over.

From New York Times

Search, “How to shave with a safety razor.”

From Washington Post

Products such as Bevel’s Safety Razor are designed for coarse and curly hair, to reduce the pull and tug on the skin and to help prevent razor bumps.

From Los Angeles Times

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