IPA: /trɒt/
KK: /trɑt/
To move at a pace faster than walking but slower than running, often used for horses or people.
The horse began to trot along the path.
Past: trotted
Past Participle: trotted
A way of moving that is faster than walking, often used to describe how a horse moves or how a person jogs.
The horse began to trot along the path, making it easy for the rider to enjoy the scenery.
To make someone or something move at a quick, steady pace, faster than walking but slower than running.
She trotted her horse around the field during the lesson.
Past: trotted
Past Participle: trotted
The word 'trot' originates from Middle English 'trotteren', which is derived from Old French 'troter', meaning to walk or run with a brisk pace. The term describes a specific gait that is faster than walking but slower than running.
Imagine a horse moving at a brisk pace — that's what 'trot' means, reflecting the quick, lively movement.