fork

assorted forksAssorted forks (from left): dessert fork, relish fork, salad fork, dinner fork, cold-cuts fork, serving fork, and carving fork.

fork, implement consisting of two or more prongs supported by a handle, used for cooking, serving, and eating food. Forks and spoons together are known as flatware (q.v.).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: fork
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 24 December 2019
Access Date: February 23, 2025