pronged

adjective

ˈprȯŋd 

ˈpräŋd

1

: having a usually specified number of prongs

—usually used in combination

a 3-pronged fork

2

: having a usually specified number of parts or approaches

a 2-pronged strategy

Examples of pronged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The appeal for Philadelphia, from a basketball standpoint, is straightforward and multi-pronged. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Older workers may want to adopt a two-pronged approach to adapting in today's labor force — becoming AI-literate while also doubling down on soft skills, Salemi said. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026

According to the documents, Israel took a two-pronged approach. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

To their favor, Curacao never led in their match, which essentially solved one leg of the two-pronged problem heading into Thursday. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pronged

• belonged
• prolonged
• longed
• thronged
• wronged