trotter

[ trot-er ]

noun

1. an animal that trots, trot, especially a horse bred and trained for harness racing.
2. a person who moves about briskly and constantly.
3. the foot of an animal, especially of a sheep or pig, used as food.

trotter

/ ˈtrɒtə /

noun

1. a person or animal that trots, esp a horse that is specially trained to trot fast
2. usually plural the foot of certain animals, esp of pigs

Word History and Origins

Origin of trotter¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; trot ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

A delightful showcase of archetypal couture that was not short of whimsical moments, including a model strutting down the runway in a gigantic sheep fleece, paired playfully with sheep trotter heels.

From Seattle Times

"The dish is often served with cotechino, a spicy pork sausage, and zampone, a deboned pig trotter stuffed with sausage meat."

From Salon

In her own family, she witnessed her mom care for a 40-acre horse ranch near her home and nurture emotional connections between the four-legged trotters.

From Washington Post

At al-Shati refugee camp in west Gaza City on Saturday, excited children lined up for the innards and trotters - a cherished offering for those otherwise unable to afford meat.

From Washington Times

At al-Shati refugee camp in west Gaza City on Saturday, excited children lined up for the innards and trotters — a cherished offering for those otherwise unable to afford meat.

From Seattle Times