# manger

/ˈmeɪndʒɝ/ (US) · /mˈeɪndʒɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/manger
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a small trough or container where animals like horses or cows are fed. It is usually made of wood and placed on the ground.

For teachers: a trough or container for feeding livestock, typically made of wood and placed on the ground.

## Examples

- The farmer filled the manger with fresh hay.
- After the long journey, the horse was led to the manger to eat and rest.
- The stable was equipped with several heavy wooden mangers, each designed to hold enough grain to sustain a large draft horse for a week.

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