butter knife

American  

noun

1. a small knife with a dull blade, for cutting, serving, or spreading butter.

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Etymology

Origin of butter knife

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

All sorts of items surfaced: metal parts from the tramway, a rusted butter knife, old Soviet coins.

From Seattle Times

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and, using a small offset spatula or butter knife, smooth the top.

From Washington Post

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then run a small offset spatula or butter knife around the perimeter of each muffin before removing them from the tin.

From Washington Post

Using a small offset spatula or a butter knife, smooth out the tops.

From Washington Post

Cool for 20 minutes, then run a butter knife around the perimeter of the cake before unmolding.

From Washington Post