noun
trotting
TRO-tihng
Trotting (noun) means a form of harness racing in which horses pull a light cart at a trot rather than a gallop. Example: “They spent Saturday afternoon at the trotting track.”
noun
1
A form of harness racing in which horses pull a light cart at a trot rather than a gallop.
"They spent Saturday afternoon at the trotting track."
adj
1
Moving at a trot; describing an animal running with this gait.
"A trotting pony led the small parade."
How to use trotting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe steady, brisk gait between a walk and a gallop, or the sport built around it.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like trotting.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- trottings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They spent Saturday afternoon at the _____ track.
Rhymes for trotting
See all rhymes for trotting →Frequently asked questions
What does “trotting” mean?
The word “trotting” means a form of harness racing in which horses pull a light cart at a trot rather than a gallop. In plain terms, the steady, brisk gait between a walk and a gallop, or the sport built around it.
How do you pronounce “trotting”?
“Trotting” is pronounced TRO-tihng (/ˈtɹɑtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trotting” in a sentence?
Here is “trotting” used in a sentence: “They spent Saturday afternoon at the trotting track.”
What part of speech is “trotting”?
Depending on how it is used, “trotting” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “trotting” have?
“Trotting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a form of harness racing in which horses pull a light cart at a trot rather than a gallop.
