Pronunciation: /dɔɡtrɑt/
noun a covered passageway between two parts of a building
A1 I saw a dogtrot down the street.
A2 The dogtrot happily wagged its tail as it ran around the yard.
B1 The old farmhouse had a traditional dogtrot design with a covered breezeway.
B2 The dogtrot style of architecture is common in Southern homes.
C1 The dogtrot was a popular feature in 19th century American homes for its ventilation and natural cooling.
C2 The historic dogtrot cabin has been preserved as a museum to showcase early pioneer life.
verb to move or run with a swift, easy pace
A1 I dogtrot to the store every morning to buy bread.
A2 She dogtrots around the park with her dog for exercise.
B1 The horse dogtrots gracefully around the arena during the competition.
B2 The soldiers dogtrotted through the forest to reach their destination quickly.
C1 The marathon runner dogtrots the first few miles to conserve energy for the later part of the race.
C2 The experienced hiker dogtrots up the mountain trail effortlessly, enjoying the scenery along the way.
formal The architect designed a beautiful home with a traditional dogtrot style.
informal Let's sit on the porch of the dogtrot house and enjoy the sunset.
slang I love how cozy the dogtrot cabin feels during winter.
figurative The project progressed at a dogtrot pace, but we eventually finished on time.
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