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Definition of manger

manger

/ˈmeɪn.dʒər/
man · ger
Plural:mangers
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• noun

1

A long, open box or trough in a stable or barn used to hold hay or feed for livestock.

Example

"The farmer filled the wooden manger with fresh hay before bringing the horses inside for the night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While technically a general agricultural term, 'manger' is predominantly encountered in modern English within the context of the biblical Nativity story; in standard farming contexts, 'trough' is more commonly used.

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• Nearby Words

mangaba
manganese
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mangetout
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mangler

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'manger', borrowed from Old French 'mangeoire', derived from 'mangier' (to eat), which ultimately traces back to the Latin 'manducare' (to chew).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manger
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