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. 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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