trout
word
/ˈtɹaʊt/
trowt
/tɹˈaʊt/
trowt
Definition
A type of freshwater fish, usually found in cool, clean rivers and lakes. Trout are often caught for food or sport.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used as a noun for the fish species. It's both singular and plural ('one trout', 'three trout'). Used in cooking and fishing contexts. Do not confuse with 'salmon', though they are related. Sometimes used metaphorically in idioms, but these are rare.
Spanish: truchaPortuguese (BR): trutaPortuguese (PT): trutaChinese (Simplified): 鳟鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鱒魚Hindi: ट्राउट (एक प्रकार की मछली)Arabic: سمك السلمون المرقطBengali: ট্রাউট মাছRussian: форельJapanese: マスVietnamese: cá hồi troutKorean: 송어Turkish: alabalıkUrdu: ٹراوٹ مچھلیIndonesian: ikan trout
Example Sentences
We caught a trout in the river.
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She cooked trout for dinner.
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Trout live in clean water.
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There's a great spot upstream where the trout are biting today.
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I prefer grilled trout over fried fish.
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Did you know trout can change color during spawning season?
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