B2nouncrimescience
US/treɪs/
UK/treɪs/
a sign that something has happened or existed; also a very small amount of something
In context
The thieves left no trace of how they got into the house.
The fishing boat left the harbor and disappeared without a trace.
The test found traces of chemicals in the river water.
Words that go with trace
noun + preposition
- without a traceThe money vanished without a trace.
- traces ofPolice found traces of blood on the floor.
adjective + noun
- no traceThere was no trace of the missing cat.
verb + noun
- leave a traceGood hackers leave no trace.
noun + noun
- trace amountsThe drink contains trace amounts of alcohol.