fork-tender

adjective

fork-ten·​der ˈfȯrk-ˈten-dər How to pronounce fork-tender (audio)
: tender enough to be easily pierced or cut with a fork
fork-tender filet mignon

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Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (very tender but not crumbly, 30–35 minutes). — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Bake in preheated oven until peppers are fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Partially cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the root vegetables are fork-tender. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 The vegetables were fork-tender and the sauce was creamy. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fork-tender

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fork-tender was in 1973

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“Fork-tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fork-tender. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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