Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manger
noun
/ˈmeɪndʒər/
Definition
A structure or trough from which animals eat, typically found on farms or in stables.
Examples
- It was winter, and the animals gathered around the manger for their feed.
- In the nativity scene, the baby Jesus is placed in a manger, symbolizing his humble beginnings.
- The farmer built a new wooden manger for the horses in the barn.
Meaning
The term ‘manger’ commonly refers to a feeding trough for livestock, often made of wood, stone, or metal.
Synonyms
- Feeding trough
- Feed rack
- Animal trough
