TROT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TROT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TROT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Trot

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French trot (noun), troter (verb), from medieval Latin trottare, of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: trɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(with reference to a horse or other four-legged animal) proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately

Short Definition:

proceed at pace faster than walk

Examples:
  • the horses trotted slowly through the night
  • he trotted his horse forward
Definition:

(of a person) run at a moderate pace with short steps

Short Definition:

run at moderate pace with short steps

Examples:
  • the child trotted across to her obediently

Word: Trot

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: trɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a trotting pace

Short Definition:

trotting pace

Examples:
  • our horses slowed to a trot
Definition:

diarrhoea.

Short Definition:

diarrhoea

Definition:

a period of luck of a specified kind

Short Definition:

period of luck of specified kind

Examples:
  • Simpson believes his bad trot is about to end

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