trunk /trʌŋk/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: tronc 'box, main part of a body' , from Latin truncus 'tree-trunk, main part of a body' ]
1 . TREE the thick central woody stem of a tree:
He left his bicycle leaning against a tree trunk.
trunk of
the trunk of an old oak tree
2 . CAR American English the part at the back of a car where you can put bags, tools etc SYN boot British English :
Put your suitcase in the trunk.
3 . ELEPHANT the very long nose of an ↑ elephant
4 . CLOTHES trunks ( also swim/swimming trunks ) [plural] a piece of clothing like very short trousers, worn by men for swimming
5 .
BOX a very large box made of wood or metal, in which clothes, books etc are stored or packed for travel
6 . BODY technical the main part of your body, not including your head, arms, or legs SYN torso
⇨ ↑ suitcase