Gillette

American

[ji-let] / dʒɪˈlɛt /

noun

King Camp, 1855–1932, U.S. businessman: inventor of the safety razor.
William (Hooker), 1855–1937, U.S. actor and dramatist.
a town in NE Wyoming.
a male given name, form of Gilbert.

Example Sentences

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The Boston Stadium - usually known as Gillette Stadium but whose name has to change for the tournament because of Fifa sponsorship reasons - is set to host seven World Cup matches including a quarter-final.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Public health officials could not identify which wild mushroom caused the man’s death, said Nicola Gillette, spokesperson for Contra Costa Health.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

After six years at razor company Gillette, he took a business planning job at Disneyland in 1998.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Analysts are expecting the company, owner of the Head & Shoulders and Gillette brands, to report adjusted earnings of $1.86 a share for its fiscal second quarter, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

So I bandaged the cut, packed up my Gillette blades and caught the eleven-thirty bus to Boston.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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