Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trot
verb
/trÉ’t/
Definition
To run at a speed faster than a walk but slower than a run.
Examples
- The horse began to trot down the path.
- After a few minutes of walking, she decided to trot to keep up with her friends.
- The dog was eager to trot beside its owner in the park.
Meaning
Trot refers to a particular way that animals, especially horses, move, which is quicker than walking but not as fast as running.
Synonyms
- jog
- run
- gallop
- canter
