trot

noun
UK: /trɒt/
US: /trɑːt/

  1. A gait of a horse or other animal, faster than a walk, in which diagonal pairs of legs move forward alternately.

    1. The horse began to trot down the path.
    2. With a quick trot, the dog kept up with its owner during the morning jog.

Synonyms

jog canter ramble clip-clop
trot verb

  1. When a horse moves at a pace faster than walking, lifting the legs in diagonal pairs.

    1. The horse can trot very fast.
    2. The pony began to trot merrily around the show ring, exciting the children.

  2. To move at a moderate, even pace, especially when running or jogging.

    1. I like to trot in the mornings.
    2. He would often trot around the park to maintain his physical fitness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "trot" is /trɒt/ in British English and /trɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trot": jog, canter, ramble, clip-clop.

Example usage of "trot": "The horse began to trot down the path.". More examples on the page.