trug

American  

[truhg, troog] / trʌg, trʊg /

noun

British.

1. a shallow basket for carrying flowers, vegetables, etc., made from strips of wood.

2. a shallow wooden milk pan.

3. a wooden tray for holding mortar.

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trug British  

/ trʌɡ /

noun

1. a long shallow basket made of curved strips of wood and used for carrying flowers, fruit, etc

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Etymology

Origin of trug

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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trug

Mr Rowe was carrying a Japanese-made trowel in its sheath, a small Japanese gardener's sickle and a peeling knife, along with a trug of vegetables.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025

“Even I bought a wheeled trug planter, stationed it on my terrace and am growing leafy greens. I go out and pick fresh salad every night for supper,” he said.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2021

Or how about a good garden trug for holding roses or tomatoes she’s cut in the garden.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2021

Nick’s trug is full of small, difficult and poisonous species.

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2015

Another favourite cradle is made from a trug basket, the handle cut off.

From Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies by Jefferies, Richard