trotter

noun

trot·​ter ˈträ-tər 

1

: one that trots

specifically : a standardbred horse trained for harness racing

2

: a pig's foot used as food

Examples of trotter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take one scroll through his Instagram account, which shows off photos of trotters (pig feet) stuffed with sweetbreads (animal pancreas) and Alsatian headcheese (a mold made of pig scraps, usually from the animal’s head). — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

With six hours to burn in good 'ol Albuquerque, and just a few essentials—a comfy pair of flats, a tote bag, and a Nalgene full of water—my trotters and I hit the Mother Road. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026

As that linked video’s title suggests, some trotters like to take their time and soak in the glory. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trotter

• American trotter
• globe-trotter

Rhymes for trotter

• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter
• spotter
• squatter

Kids Definition

trotter

noun

trot·​ter ˈträt-ər 

: one that trots

especially : a standardbred horse trained for harness racing