Pronunciation: /trɑt/

Definitions of trot

noun a rhythmic gait of a horse or other quadruped, faster than a walk and slower than a canter

Example Sentences

A1 The pony took a trot around the field.

A2 The dog went for a trot in the park.

B1 The horse broke into a trot as it approached the finish line.

B2 The jogger maintained a steady trot throughout the marathon.

C1 The carriage horses trotted gracefully through the city streets.

C2 The champion racehorse was known for its powerful and elegant trot.

verb to move at a pace faster than a walk by alternating steps of the two forelegs and two hind legs

Example Sentences

A1 The dog trotted happily alongside its owner.

A2 She trotted around the park to get some exercise.

B1 The horse trotted gracefully around the arena during the competition.

B2 The runner trotted steadily towards the finish line, determined to win.

C1 The dancer trotted across the stage with precision and grace.

C2 The elite athlete trotted effortlessly through the marathon course, leaving competitors behind.

Examples of trot in a Sentence

formal The horse began to trot gracefully around the ring during the dressage competition.

informal I saw a cute puppy trotting down the street with its owner.

slang Let's trot on over to the store and grab some snacks.

figurative She could feel the excitement building in her chest as she trotted towards her dream job.

Grammatical Forms of trot

past tense

trotted

plural

trots

comparative

more trot

superlative

most trot

present tense

trot

future tense

will trot

perfect tense

have trotted

continuous tense

is trotting

singular

trot

positive degree

trot

infinitive

to trot

gerund

trotting

participle

trotting

Origin and Evolution of trot

First Known Use: 1425 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'trot' originated from Middle English 'trotten' which meant to walk or move quickly with short, quick steps.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trot' evolved to specifically refer to a horse's gait between a walk and a canter, and also came to be used figuratively to describe a steady, regular pace or rhythm in various contexts.