noun

trotter

Trotter (noun) means the foot of a pig or sheep, especially when cooked and eaten. Example: “The butcher had a tray of pig's trotters on display.”

noun

The foot of a pig or sheep, especially when cooked and eaten.

"The butcher had a tray of pig's trotters on display."

A horse bred and trained to race at a trot rather than a gallop.

"The trotter pulled its light cart smoothly around the final bend."

How to use trotter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a farm animal's foot (as food) or a horse that races at a trotting gait.

Common pairings

pig's trotters harness racing trotter

Word forms

trotters plural, Trotters plural

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Etymology

From Middle English trottere, equivalent to trot + -er.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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trotting horse

Rhymes for trotter

otter potter hotter rotter blotter spotter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trotter” mean?

The word “trotter” means the foot of a pig or sheep, especially when cooked and eaten. In plain terms, either a farm animal's foot (as food) or a horse that races at a trotting gait.

How do you use “trotter” in a sentence?

Here is “trotter” used in a sentence: “The butcher had a tray of pig's trotters on display.”

What part of speech is “trotter”?

“Trotter” is a noun.

How many meanings does “trotter” have?

“Trotter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the foot of a pig or sheep, especially when cooked and eaten.