CEFR B2

cocktail fork

noun phrase

Meaning

A small fork, usually with two or three tines, used for eating appetizers, seafood, or small desserts.

Examples

The fancy restaurant provided a cocktail fork for the oysters.
He carefully speared a piece of cheese with his cocktail fork.

Synonyms: appetizer fork, oyster fork, dessert fork

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cocktail fork (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈkɒk.teɪl ˌfɔːk

Definition

A small fork, usually with two or three tines, used for eating appetizers, seafood, or small desserts.

Examples

The fancy restaurant provided a cocktail fork for the oysters.
He carefully speared a piece of cheese with his cocktail fork.

How to Use cocktail fork

cocktail fork (noun phrase): The utensil itself. — "Please pass me the cocktail fork."

Synonyms of cocktail fork

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