trough
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for trough, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
Synonyms
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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.”
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.
