steak knife

noun

: a table knife with a sharp often serrated blade

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But this is true in general of steak knives (as well as paring knives). — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 Authorities said the knife used in the attack was a steak knife believed to have come from his home. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Knives Everything from steak knives and chef knives to pen knives usually gets shuffled out the back door of thrift stores. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026 When the on-duty deputy drew his firearm, Francilus dropped his weapon, which was later determined to be a steak knife that came from his home. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steak knife

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of steak knife was in 1870

Rhymes for steak knife

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“Steak knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak%20knife. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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