paring knife

noun

: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)

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Let cool 10 minutes, then remove foil and run a paring knife around sides to loosen. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Use a flat edge, such as a bench scraper or paring knife, to score the dough into 9 even squares. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes. C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and there is little resistance when pierced with a paring knife. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paring knife

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paring knife was in the 15th century

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“Paring knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring%20knife. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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