chef's knife

Also chef knife

[shefs nahyf]

noun

1. a multipurpose kitchen knife with a wide blade usually 8 to 10 inches long and tapering to a point, used for slicing, chopping, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chef's knife¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But if your cousin is the type who truly wants to contribute — who wants the feeling of being useful without, you know, wielding a chef’s knife in a crowded room — then yes, of course you can say “no.”

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In the press release, the sheriff’s office included a picture of a chef’s knife with a green sheath as an example of the “suspected weapon” used in the crime.

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Hand-wash a chef’s knife or a nonstick pan, and you can dry it for storage without grabbing a towel.

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This olivewood-handled chef’s knife is a work of art.

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To be honest, the exact rationale for taking out my chef’s knife can change on a day-to-day basis and sometimes, multiple times throughout a single day.

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