butter knife

noun

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

Examples of butter knife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Try sliding a thin, flat tool like a butter knife, metal spatula, or wire through the gap. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

To remove the cake from the pan, drag a butter knife around the edge of the cake, carefully flip the cake out onto a plate, peel away the parchment paper, then re-invert the cake, right side up, onto a serving plate. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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

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