English · Food & Drink
fork
/fɔːrk/
[/fɔːrk/]
utensil with prongs
Beginnernoun
Definition
A utensil with two or more prongs used for lifting and eating food.
Example
She picked up her fork and began eating the salad while chatting with friends.
She picked up her fork and began eating the salad while chatting with friends.
Etymology
From Old English 'forca' and Latin 'furca', meaning a pitchfork or forked instrument.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday word for Western table cutlery.