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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The abuse came to light when the victim’s mother discovered him in her daughter’s bed after forcing open a locked door with a butter knife.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The next day, use a butter knife or spoon to gently pry the wax out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Run a butter knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Using a small spoon or butter knife, fan the zucchini open and divide cheese mixture evenly among the openings.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The next day, use a butter knife or spoon to gently pry the wax out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Run a butter knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Using a small spoon or butter knife, fan the zucchini open and divide cheese mixture evenly among the openings.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for butter knife
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“Butter knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butter%20knife. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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