Synonyms of trunks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bins
• lockers
• boxes
• chests
• crates
• caskets
• caddies
• cases
• cartons
• compartments
• coffins
• footlockers
• vaults
• safes
• strongboxes
• coffers
• lockboxes
• safe-deposit boxes
• sea chests
• hatboxes
• caissons
• canteens
• bandboxes
• snuffboxes
• jewel boxes
• hope chests
• tinderboxes
• minaudières

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trunks

But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

In one image, a forlorn man appears as if swallowed by a tangle of trunks and roots. — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Their extraordinary height, massive trunks and quiet solemnity really moved me. — Antonia Bowring, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Keep the paper bags 2 to 3 inches away from the base of plant stems and tree trunks to prevent moisture buildup and rot. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Other animals like rabbits and deer will strip or rub bark from trunks. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026

The space unfolds around trees far older than its walls, with trunks cutting through the floors and coffee planters surrounding the interior. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026

Those trunks held an eclectic assortment of products including tennis rackets, fishing rods, golf bags and men’s ties, dress shirts and suits. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Louis Vuitton and its trunks have always been a key part of the brand identity, so the fact that the watch itself took cues from travel should come as no surprise. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026