B2nounnaturetravel
US/treɪl/
UK/treɪl/
a path through the countryside or forest; also marks left by someone or something moving
In context
We followed a hiking trail through the forest to the waterfall.
The dog left a trail of muddy footprints across the kitchen floor.
The police are on the trail of the thieves.
Words that go with trail
noun + noun
- hiking trailThe national park has hiking trails for all levels.
- nature trailThe school took the children on a nature trail to learn about plants.
verb + noun
- follow a trailFollow the trail until you reach the old bridge.
noun + preposition
- trail ofThe storm left a trail of damage along the coast.
- on the trail ofJournalists are on the trail of a big story.