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Trundle Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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trundle

trun-dle

🇺🇸 /ˈtɹəndəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /tɹˈʌndəl/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

moving slowly

To trundle means to move or roll slowly and heavily, often making a rumbling or clattering sound. This action typically describes the movement of large, heavy objects or vehicles.

Synonyms

carts, roll, trolley, tumble.

Examples of usage

  • The children trundle down the hill on their bicycles.
  • He trundled the suitcase behind him as he walked.
  • The old cart trundled along the cobblestone street.
Context #2 | Noun

circular movement

Trundle can also refer to a small wheeled vehicle or object that rolls along the ground. It often implies a sound or action associated with rolling or moving in a slow and labored manner.

Synonyms

cart, roll, trolley, wheel.

Examples of usage

  • The trundle of the small wagon could be heard from afar.
  • They purchased a trundle bed for their guest room.
  • The kids played with a trundle toy that rolled across the floor.

Translations

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Quick facts about “trundle”

Trundle is a 2-syllable verb and noun (trun-dle). It is pronounced /ˈtɹəndəɫ/ in American English and /tɹˈʌndəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 8 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #34,411 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'trundle'

The word 'trundle' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'trundlen,' which itself is a variant of the word 'trund.' The origins can be traced back to the Old English 'trundian,' meaning to roll or to turn around. This word reflects a broader linguistic heritage, related to other Germanic terms for rolling or spinning. Over time, 'trundle' evolved and became associated with the action of moving in a slow and steady manner, especially with a sense of heaviness or clumsiness. The transformation of 'trundle' from a simple action to a term describing certain objects, like trundle beds, showcases the word's versatility in the English language.

Rhymes

Trundle rhymes with bundle, blundall, blundell, cundall, gundel, gundle, lundell and mundell.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,411 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.