steak knife

noun

: a table knife with a sharp often serrated blade

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The argument ended when the woman drew a small steak knife and stabbed the postal worker at least three times, Rich said. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025 As the argument escalated, Cruz allegedly stabbed Hodges five times with a steak knife in the neck, chest, and arm, according to a criminal complaint. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025 In partnership with Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, the beloved steakhouse has created a steak knife and chopstick set that makes a wonderful gift for any steak lover. Rachel Dube, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The incident happened after White and another officer were called to the nursing home at around 5:00 a.m. on May 17, 2023, over concerns that Nowland had been seen holding two steak knives and walking into the rooms of other residents, reported ABC News Australia. Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steak knife 

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steak knife was in 1870

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“Steak knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak%20knife. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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