trunk

noun

ˈtrəŋk How to pronounce trunk (audio)
Definition of trunknext
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

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Recent Examples of trunk Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed. — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Because trunk cargo nets have large holes, pointed items such as fishing poles, bats, or rackets can get tangled. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Together, Schaefer and Mack allegedly put the body in a suitcase and loaded it into the trunk of a taxi at the hotel. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Young told Sports Illustrated that his gun was locked in the trunk and not loaded. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trunk
  1. bin
  2. locker
  3. box
  4. chest
Noun
  • Carlo Holse used assists from Conrad Wallem and Jeong Sang-bin to score his first goal in his fourth MLS appearance for a 3-1 advantage in the 64th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Parents who provide their kid a chance to build something real and to be responsible for, even something as small as a bin and a $10 rate, are giving them practice most people don't get until much later, if ever.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez, while not officially promoted, had a locker in the Yankees’ clubhouse on Tuesday.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of locker
Noun
  • Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Unlike many Nazi chest-thumpers,the crafty obergruppenführer never blew his own horn.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Officer Caleb Garcia-Alamilla fired one round at point-blank range that struck Maccani in his right arm and traveled into his chest, police said.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of chest

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“Trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trunk. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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