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trunk

Pronunciation: [trʌŋk]

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Learn how to use trunk in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “body parts”

(noun) the main part of an elephant's body that looks like a long nose. Elephants use their trunks to grab food, drink water, and even greet each other.

Example

The elephant used its trunk to pick up a branch from the ground.

Example

The baby elephant was too small to reach the fruit high up with its trunk.

Example

What can an elephant do with its trunk?

Context: “travel”

(noun) a large bag or container used for holding clothes and other things when traveling. Think of it as a big suitcase that can hold a lot of items.

Example

She packed her clothes neatly into her trunk before the trip.

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His trunk was too small to fit all of his toys for the vacation.

Example

Do you remember where you put your trunk for the trip?

Context: “trees”

(noun) the thick, main stem of a tree from which the branches grow. It's the strong part that keeps the tree standing tall.

Example

The trunk of the oak tree was very wide and sturdy.

Example

The tree lost its trunk in the storm and fell down.

Example

How tall is the trunk of that big tree over there?

Context: “automobiles”

(noun) the space at the back of a car where you can store luggage and other items. It's like a small storage room for your car.

Example

They loaded the bags into the trunk of the car before leaving.

Example

There wasn't enough space in the trunk to fit the bicycle.

Example

Is everything from the trunk ready for the journey?

How to pronounce trunk

Pronunciation: [trʌŋk]

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