Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌndəl/

Definitions of trundle

noun a small wheel or roller

Example Sentences

A1 The trundle in the bedroom is used for storing extra blankets.

A2 She pulled out the trundle bed for her friend who was staying over.

B1 The trundle on the bottom of the bunk bed can be pulled out to create an extra sleeping space.

B2 The trundle under the daybed rolls out easily for guests to sleep on.

C1 The antique trundle in the living room is a beautiful piece of furniture.

C2 The trundle under the sofa can be converted into a comfortable bed for overnight guests.

verb to move slowly and heavily, typically with a rolling motion

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler trundles happily along the sidewalk with his toy truck.

A2 She trundled the heavy suitcase across the airport terminal.

B1 The old man trundled his shopping cart down the aisle of the grocery store.

B2 The maintenance workers trundled the equipment into position for the concert.

C1 The train trundled slowly through the countryside, offering scenic views to the passengers.

C2 The robot trundled around the factory floor, efficiently completing its assigned tasks.

Examples of trundle in a Sentence

formal The servant pushed the trundle bed into the guest room for the visitor.

informal Can you help me trundle this heavy box to the other side of the room?

slang Let's trundle over to the park and hang out for a bit.

figurative Her thoughts seemed to trundle along slowly, as if stuck in mud.

Grammatical Forms of trundle

past tense

trundled

plural

trundles

comparative

more trundling

superlative

most trundling

present tense

trundles

future tense

will trundle

perfect tense

has trundled

continuous tense

is trundling

singular

trundle

positive degree

trundle

infinitive

to trundle

gerund

trundling

participle

trundling

Origin and Evolution of trundle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'trundle' originated from Middle English 'trendle' which came from Old English 'trendel' meaning a small wheel or roller.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trundle' evolved to also mean to move slowly and heavily, often with a rolling or shuffling motion, as in pushing a cart or wheelbarrow.