pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯrk 

: a long-handled fork that has two or three long somewhat curved prongs and is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork transitive verb

Examples of pitchfork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pitchfork Steak Fondue Cowboys cook steaks on a pitchfork dunked in hot oil at this dinner event before the Medora Musical. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026

Social media is a cesspool, and the pitchforks are aimed at Stephanie White right now. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026

The red popcorn bucket is shaped like a purse, and features a chain with a tag of the film's name and a gold charm in the shape of a shoe with a pitchfork as a heel. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

Rock and dance music defenders alike have reached for their pitchforks, but Charli isn’t interested in debating or explaining the song to them. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pitchfork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• pork
• stork
• torque

Kids Definition

pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯ(ə)rk 

: a tool with a long handle and usually two to five metal prongs that is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork verb