butter knife

noun

: a small knife with a rounded blade that is used especially for spreading butter on bread during a meal

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Recent Examples on the Web

Use tweezers or a butter knife to rub over the seed head to scrape off any seeds that won’t fall off on their own. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

This category also encompasses creams or pastes—essentially anything that can be passed through with a butter knife—from common travel necessities like shampoo, face wash, and sunscreen; to toothpaste, hairspray, and even peanut butter. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Moore allegedly drove to Shriver’s house, forced his way in and threatened to take his own life with a butter knife and scissors after the latter tried ending their affair. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Avoid pushing the substance further into the fabric, but remove any excess from the surface with something like a butter knife or a spoon. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

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