# trotting

/ˈtɹɑtɪŋ/ (US) · /tɹˈɒtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trotting
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to walk in a fast, steady way with your legs moving in a regular rhythm. You often see horses doing this when they are moving quickly but not running.

For teachers: to walk at a steady, brisk pace with a regular rhythm of the legs. Often used to describe the gait of horses or the movement of people in a hurried but controlled manner.

## Examples

- The horse is trotting toward the stable.
- The children were trotting down the path to the park, eager to meet their friends.
- As the race began, the lead horse started trotting steadily, maintaining a consistent pace before eventually breaking into a full gallop.

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