chef's knife

noun

: a knife used for preparing food

especially : a large, general-purpose kitchen knife usually 8 to 10 inches long that has a blade curving upward along its length and ending in a narrow point

The chef's knife, usually 8 inches long, is … the workhorse of the kitchen. It is used for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of foods.

—Consumer Reports

Examples of chef's knife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Be sure to check out the new Great Jones x Lamson chef's knives and cutting boards, as well! —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

Hello, Le Creuset Dutch oven, cult-favorite Our Place skillet, and high-quality chef's knife. —Annie Blackman, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024

Use a large chef's knife to cut the cantaloupe in half, cutting through the stem and blossom ends; steady the melon with your other hand. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024

Chef's knife Never underestimate the power of a good chef's knife to transform your foodie Dad's culinary experience. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chef's knife

noun

: a large kitchen knife with a triangular blade