Definition

A utensil that combines the features of a spoon and a fork, allowing you to scoop and stab food.

Example

I used a spork to eat my salad at the picnic.

Conversation

Have you ever tried eating with a spork?

Yeah, I used one at a picnic last summer, and it was surprisingly handy.

I think I need to get one for my lunch box.

Definitely! It's the perfect tool for salads and pasta.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spork is a portmanteau of 'spoon' (from Old English 'spōn', meaning a utensil for eating) and 'fork' (from Old English 'forca', meaning a tool with prongs). The word 'spork' describes a hybrid utensil that combines the features of both a spoon and a fork.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'spoon' and a 'fork' coming together to create a single utensil — that's what a spork is, a combination of both.

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