trotter Definition
- 1a pig's foot used as food
- 2a horse that trots
Using trotter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trotter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The restaurant serves a delicious dish made with trotters.
Example
The trotter won the race by a nose.
trotter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for trotter
- horse
- pig's foot
- hoof
Phrases with trotter
pigs' trotters
a dish made from pig's feet, typically boiled and served cold
Example
Pigs' trotters are a popular delicacy in some cultures.
a horse that moves at a pace between a walk and a canter, with diagonal pairs of legs moving forward together
Example
The trotting horse is a popular breed for harness racing.
Example
The store owner trotted out his best merchandise for the holiday season.
Summary: trotter in Brief
The term 'trotter' [ˈtrɒtə] refers to either a pig's foot used as food or a horse that trots. It is commonly used in the context of cuisine, such as 'The restaurant serves a delicious dish made with trotters,' or in horse racing, as in 'The trotter won the race by a nose.' 'Trotter' also appears in phrases like 'pigs' trotters,' a dish made from pig's feet, and 'trotting horse,' a breed popular for harness racing.
