pronged

1 of 2

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

pronged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of prong entry 2

Examples of pronged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The British invasion of the mid-1960s was a multi-pronged attack, an assault led above all by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026

The two-pronged attack of pressure and man coverage gave the Steelers issues in New England. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Experts at iFixit broke into the stems using a hair dryer and a clamp, and found that Apple had switched from soldered batteries to pronged ones. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

In its brief to the court, Hanaway’s office took a two-pronged approach. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pronged

• belonged
• prolonged
• longed
• thronged
• wronged