electric razor — an electrical device with a moving cutting blade used for shaving hair
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an electrical device with a moving cutting blade used for shaving hair
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪk ˈreɪzər/
Example Sentences
- My dad's electric razor sounds like a tiny helicopter taking off every morning.
- The electric razor died right in the middle of his job interview preparation.
- He bought a waterproof electric razor so he could shave in the shower like a multitasking superhero.
electric razor
NOUN[/ɪˈlektrɪk ˈreɪzər/]
an electrical device with a moving cutting blade used for shaving hair
an electrical device with a moving cutting blade used for shaving hair
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Electric derives from Greek elektron, meaning 'amber,' named after the static electricity ancient Greeks observed when rubbing amber. Razor comes from Latin radere, meaning 'to scrape' or 'to shave.' Together, electric razor describes a shaving device powered by electrical current.
Breakdown
elektron (Greek: amber, source of static electricity) + radere (Latin: to scrape/shave) + -er (agent noun suffix). The compound term combines the energy source with the cutting action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's electric razor sounds like a tiny helicopter taking off every morning.”
“The electric razor died right in the middle of his job interview preparation.”
“He bought a waterproof electric razor so he could shave in the shower like a multitasking superhero.”
“The electric razor is more convenient than a traditional blade razor.”
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