Synonyms of trunk

trunk

noun

ˈtrəŋk 

as in bin

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things

threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bin
• locker
• box
• chest
• crate
• casket
• caddy
• case
• compartment
• coffin
• vault
• carton
• footlocker
• strongbox
• lockbox
• coffer
• safe
• safe-deposit box
• sea chest
• hatbox
• caisson
• snuffbox
• bandbox
• jewel box
• canteen
• hope chest
• tinderbox
• minaudière

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trunk

Matson and Robinson worked together to load the safe into the trunk of the car, with Robinson hiding it beneath a blanket. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

She had been beaten and stabbed inside her home, and her body was then placed in the trunk of her car. — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Owner Gayle Hill hosts several designer trunk shows a year for her loyal customers, who rely on the Maverick buyer's eye for heirloom-quality pieces. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

If the tree is already struggling, Singlemann recommends giving it some extra support with a 4-inch layer of mulch beneath the canopy, keeping mulch about 8 inches away from the trunk, and watering deeply once a week with a soaker hose. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Video

Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"

Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk