Synonyms of trident

trident

noun

as in spear

a weapon that has three points and that looks like a large fork

the trident of the sea god Neptune

Related Words

• spear
• harpoon
• lance
• halberd
• javelin
• gaff
• pike
• leister
• shaft
• dart
• pikestaff
• spike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trident

In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026

The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026

As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Hannah and his team also built chariots specific to each Camp Half-Blood cabin, with a trident adorning Percy and Tyson’s (Daniel Diemer) for the Poseidon cabin and a steampunk version for the Hephaestus cabin, among others. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025