Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trough

noun
/trɔːf/
Definition
A long, narrow container used for holding water or food for animals, or for conducting liquids.
Examples
  • The farmer filled the trough with water for the cattle.
  • During the storm, rainwater flowed into the trough and drained away quickly.
  • The horse drank from the wooden trough in the stable.
Meaning
A trough is commonly found on farms and is used to provide feed or water to livestock. It can also refer to a channel or depression in a surface, often used for drainage.
Synonyms
  • channel
  • container
  • trench
  • bin