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
  • Due to their small bins, those with large homes may need more than one robotic vacuum.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • People crowded the entrance as if waiting for their boarding group to be called, which didn’t make sense to me — there were no overhead bins to claim!
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of bins
Noun
  • Be prepared, because safety deposit boxes are rare, and some hostels don’t even provide storage lockers.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Access to another exit near the kitchen might also have been narrowed by shelving units and lockers, said Kittharath, who visited the scene Monday morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lockers
Noun
  • Keegan was not interested in being figurehead or a legend in the executive boxes, shaking hands and reminiscing about the old days.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, but the fulfillment center holds flammables such as household products, paper boxes and vinyl packaging.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 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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