1. plural of trunk; the main stems of trees
2. large boxes or chests used for storage or travel
3. men’s swimming shorts

Examples

• The old oak trees had massive trunks that were centuries old.
• We packed our clothes in two large trunks for the move.
• He wore blue swimming trunks to the beach.
• The artist focused on drawing the trunks of the human figures.
• Several trunks were stored in the attic containing family heirlooms.
• The elephant wrapped its trunk around the tree trunk.
• His new swim trunks had a tropical pattern.