paring knife

noun

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

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The set includes essential knives like the chef's knife, utility knife and paring knife. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 Crafted in France and finished with beautiful olive wood handles, the set includes a chef's knife, paring knife and bread knife—perfect for everything from Sunday roasts to weeknight family dinners. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 Pierce the flank steaks with a fork or paring knife a few times on both sides. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025 Using a paring knife, cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for paring knife

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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 21 Jul. 2025.

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