Trunk

/trʌŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The main woody stem of a tree.

The trunk of the oak tree was so wide that it took several people to wrap their arms around it.

The elongated, central part of an automobile where luggage is stored.

I put my suitcase in the trunk of the car before we set off on our road trip.

The body of an elephant.

The elephant raised its trunk to greet the visitors at the zoo.

A large, strong container used for storage, especially when traveling.

She packed her clothes into an old trunk to take with her on the train.

A large box used for storing clothes and personal items.

Grandma opened the trunk to show us all her old photographs and letters.

Middle English trunk, from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus 'mutilated, cut off'.

trunk show

A special event where new products are showcased.

trunk lines

Major routes for communication or transportation.

trunk call

A long-distance telephone call.

branch

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.

torso

The central part of the human body to which the head, arms, and legs are attached.

container

An object that can hold or store things.

Refers to the storage space in a vehicle.

I'll throw it in the trunk.

In some contexts, refers to the body.

He’s been working out, look at that trunk!