trot
Trot (noun) means a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, especially for a horse. Example: “The horse broke into a trot as it left the stable.”
How to use trot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brisk pace between walking and running, or to move at that pace.
Word forms
trotted past tense, trots plural, Trots plural, trots singular
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The horse broke into a _____ as it left the stable.
Etymology
From Old French trotter, from Frankish trottōn, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to tread" — a doublet of "tread."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for trot
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What does “trot” mean?
The word “trot” means a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, especially for a horse. In plain terms, a brisk pace between walking and running, or to move at that pace.
How do you pronounce “trot”?
“Trot” is pronounced trot (/tɹɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “trot” in a sentence?
Here is “trot” used in a sentence: “The horse broke into a trot as it left the stable.”
What is another word for “trot”?
Words with a similar meaning to “trot” include run, jog and pace.
What part of speech is “trot”?
Depending on how it is used, “trot” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “trot” come from?
The word “trot” comes from Old French. From Old French trotter, from Frankish trottōn, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to tread" — a doublet of "tread.".
Is “trot” a common word?
“Trot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trot” have?
“Trot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, especially for a horse.