trough
4 antonyms for trough — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
“The pigs crowded around the trough at feeding time.”
Antonyms
How to use trough
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feeding trough
peaks and troughs
economic trough
Etymology
From Old English trog, "a container for liquid," related to the word "tree" — early troughs were carved from hollowed logs.
Full origin of trough →Frequently asked questions
What does “trough” mean?
The word “trough” means a long, open container used to hold food or water for animals. In plain terms, either a container animals feed or drink from, or the low point in any repeating up-and-down pattern, like waves or an economy.
How do you pronounce “trough”?
“Trough” is pronounced trof (/tɹɔθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trough” in a sentence?
Here is “trough” used in a sentence: “The pigs crowded around the trough at feeding time.”
What is another word for “trough”?
Words with a similar meaning to “trough” include manger.
What part of speech is “trough”?
“Trough” is a noun.
Where does the word “trough” come from?
The word “trough” comes from Old English. From Old English trog, "a container for liquid," related to the word "tree" — early troughs were carved from hollowed logs.
Is “trough” a common word?
“Trough” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trough” have?
“Trough” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
