Synonyms for

Trunks

Verb / trʌŋks / Another word for trunks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large strong box, typically one used for storage

Synonyms & similar words

shortpants shorts treetrunk proboscis torso body luggagecompartment automobiletrunk bole trunk chest coffer crate case strongbox casket footlocker bin caddy tray box receptacle holder container vessel repository carton package bag sack

Synonyms by register

Formal

shafts stems boles stalks

Informal

shorts swim shorts board shorts

Literary

limbs boughs branches

Antonyms

roots bases foundations beginnings origins sources

Common collocations

  • tree trunks
  • elephant trunks
  • car trunks
  • swim trunks
  • trunk show
  • trunk line
  • trunk support
  • trunk lid

Word family

noun trunk
verb trunk
adjective trunked

Usage note

The word 'trunks' can refer to the main woody stem of a tree, an elephant's nose, or a type of shorts. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I packed my books in a trunk and sent them to my new house.
  2. The treasure was hidden in a trunk at the bottom of the sea.
  3. The old trunk in the attic was full of memories.
  4. My grandmother gave me her antique trunk as a family heirloom.
  5. The hotel staff helped me carry my trunk to my room.

Quotes

  • The trunk of a tree is its anchor to the ground, and its source of nourishment.
  • It's not the size of your trunk that matters, it's what you put in it.
  • A trunk full of memories is worth more than a trunk full of gold.

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