Definition

A container or box used to hold food for animals, especially in a barn or stable.

Example

The farmer filled the manger with hay for the horses.

Conversation

Have you seen the new manger they built in the barn?

Yeah, it looks great! The animals must love it.

I bet they do, especially with how much hay it can hold.

Absolutely! It makes feeding them so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Manger** → The word 'manger' comes from Old French *mangier*, meaning to eat, which is derived from the Latin *mānsuāre* (meaning to chew or eat). The term refers to a trough or container where animals feed, thus connecting to the act of eating.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for eating ('mangier') to remember that a 'manger' is where animals go to eat.

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