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

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

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

In the East Village, the stylish Hunan Slurp is known for spicy stir fries and less common proteins, including frog, pig trotter, and century egg. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

The race welcomed para-athletes, and trotters with strollers were also invited to take part. — Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2025

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