trunks

noun

plural of trunk
as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things threw the rest of her books and tapes in the trunk and closed the lid

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Recent Examples of trunks The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Sitting beside her with a playful smile on his face, Sly rocked a sky blue bucket hat that blocked out the sun and a pair of pinstriped swim trunks. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026 This led to Edsels being shipped unfinished, with parts in the trunks for dealerships to install. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 The trunks can be personalized with the owners’ initials, allowing customers to vicariously participate in Spain’s historic victory and own an iconic symbol of meaning around the World Cup. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 There’s still plenty of summer left to spend by the pool or at the beach, and Prime members can save on swimsuits and swim trunks while the sale is live. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Mulch around your trees and shrubs to conserve moisture, but pull the mulch a couple of inches away from stems and trunks. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 For this occasion, the house also unveils an exclusive limited-edition collection of Louis Vuitton trunks. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 The clasps are also an homage to those used on LV trunks since the 1860s. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunks
  1. bins
  2. lockers
  3. boxes
  4. chests
Noun
  • Shoppers should look for bins at the front of the store for suitable items that may not good enough for thrift stores.
    — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
  • Ashton subsequently launched YourBinCleaning and began approaching neighbors about washing their dirty bins.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of bins
Noun
  • Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Be prepared, because safety deposit boxes are rare, and some hostels don’t even provide storage lockers.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of lockers
Noun
  • The photography is produced in Japan, capturing the beauty of the country's changing seasons, label colors are inspired by the four seasons and design including gift boxes embraces Japanese aesthetics throughout.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Heirs want to honor their legacy without being buried under boxes of unwanted dishes, figurines, or baseball cards.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of boxes
Noun
  • Made from fabric with light compression, the tops sculpt the waist and provide ample support for larger chests—without the need for a bra.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals.
    — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of chests

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