manger
1 synonym for manger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An open trough that holds feed for horses or cattle.
How to use manger
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a manger scene
hay in the manger
Etymology
From Old French mangeoire, from mangier, "to eat" — the same root that gives modern French manger.
Full origin of manger →Frequently asked questions
What does “manger” mean?
The word “manger” means an open trough that holds feed for horses or cattle. In plain terms, a feeding trough for farm animals, most familiar from the Christmas nativity story.
How do you pronounce “manger”?
“Manger” is pronounced MAYN-juh (/ˈmeɪ̯n.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manger” in a sentence?
Here is “manger” used in a sentence: “The farmer filled the manger with fresh hay before dawn.”
What part of speech is “manger”?
“Manger” is a noun.
Where does the word “manger” come from?
The word “manger” comes from Old French. From Old French mangeoire, from mangier, "to eat" — the same root that gives modern French manger.
