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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

troughs

/trɔːfs/ noun · British & US
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What does troughs mean?

noun

A long, narrow, open container, typically with a flat bottom and sloping sides, used for holding or carrying liquids or loose materials. A low point or depression in a surface, such as a road or a landscape.

Example

"The farmer used a large trough to feed the pigs."

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