paring knife

American  

[pair-ing nahyf] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ ˌnaɪf /

noun

• paring knives
  plural

1. a short-bladed kitchen knife for paring fruits and vegetables.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• paring knives
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of paring knife

First recorded in 1585–95

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

paring knife

In this class, he covers the basics of forging a simple utility paring knife, including heating the grip, grinding and finishing the blade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025

But know that with one good chef’s knife, plus your paring knife and a serrated knife, you really don’t need anything else.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

Make a couple of small slits in the top of each with a sharp paring knife, then bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2023

Let the cake rest for about five minutes after removing it from the oven, then run a small paring knife around the edges.

From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2023

She lifted her hands in the air to mimic splashing water, still holding the paring knife in one of them.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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