trotter
Americannoun
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an animal that trots, especially a horse bred and trained for harness racing.
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a person who moves about briskly and constantly.
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the foot of an animal, especially of a sheep or pig, used as food.
noun
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a person or animal that trots, esp a horse that is specially trained to trot fast
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(usually plural) the foot of certain animals, esp of pigs
Etymology
Origin of trotter
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at trot 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Judy Trotter was supposed to return to London from her holiday on Saturday, but was told all flights were cancelled when she arrived at the airport.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
A well-traveled hobbit named Trotter is revised into Aragorn, king of Gondor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
“They have become a little bit of a marketing machine for us,” said Carrie Trotter, AMC’s vice president of loyalty and brand marketing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
The reception to the ad exceeded the “wildest dreams” of the team behind it, said Trotter, who was instrumental in its development.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
Only Ma Charles and Miss Trotter could get themselves riled over things that made sense only to them.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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