trusty

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrə-stē 

trustier; trustiest

: trustworthy, dependable

a trusty friend

a hiker's trusty compass

his trusty pocketknife

trustiness noun

trusty

2 of 2

noun

ˈtrə-stē 

also

ˌtrə-ˈstē 

plural trusties

: a trusty or trusted person

specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Synonyms of trusty

Adjective

• reliable
• good
• true
• responsible
• safe

Examples of trusty in a Sentence

Adjective

movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

And as the weather turns from balmy to chilly, Huntington-Whiteley will certainly be able to fight the cold with her trusty Burberry wares. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Noun

But after all that use, your trusty set of microfiber cloths may lose their cleaning power. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026

Hermès is trending on TikTok, as the trusty Birkin continues to establish itself as a cultural juggernaut. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trusty

• crusty
• dusty
• gusty
• lusty
• musty
• rusty

Kids Definition

trusty

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtrəs-tē 

trustier; trustiest

: trustworthy, reliable

a Boy Scout's trusty pocketknife

trusty

2 of 2 noun

ˈtrəs-tē 

also ˌtrəs-​ ˈtē

plural trusties

: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Legal Definition

trusty

noun

ˈtrəs-tē 

plural trusties

: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges