forklift

noun

fork·​lift ˈfȯrk-ˌlift 

: a self-propelled machine for hoisting and transporting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load

Examples of forklift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, the massive physical film rolls must be shipped to theaters in multiple parts, hand-spliced for several hours, and transported to the projector via forklift. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Affordable city EVs, delivery vans, buses, two- and three-wheelers, forklifts, and stationary energy storage systems are all strong candidates. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

James Bainbridge, a forklift driver from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, began experiencing persistent acid reflux and significant weight loss in February, per Kennedy News and Media. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Officers eventually located the forklift doing doughnuts at Ferns Park. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forklift

• adrift
• airlift
• facelift
• festschrift
• gearshift
• makeshift
• redshift
• sealift
• snowdrift
• spendthrift
• clift
• drift

Kids Definition

forklift

noun

fork·​lift ˈfȯr-ˌklift 

: a machine for lifting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load