Definitions

1. adjective

In poetry, having a meter that consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable in each foot, often used to describe a type of meter or rhythm in poetry or verse.

“The trochaic rhythm of the poem created a sense of steady cadence.”

2. noun

A line or verse of poetry that is written in trochaic meter.

“The poet’s use of trochaic lines created a unique musical quality in the poem.”