English · Food & Drink
knife
/naɪf/
[/naɪf/]
cutting tool with blade
Beginnernoun
Definition
A tool or utensil with a sharp blade used for cutting food or other materials.
Example
He sharpened the kitchen knife before slicing the fresh bread for the sandwiches.
He sharpened the kitchen knife before slicing the fresh bread for the sandwiches.
Etymology
From Old English 'cnif', probably of Old Norse origin ('knifr').
How & Where It’s Used
Common in both kitchen and general cutting contexts.