trochee

/ˈtroʊki/

Definitions

1. noun

A metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables

“The poet’s use of trochees created a rhythmic and powerful effect in the poem.”

2. noun

A medicinal dose or quantity of a medicine, especially one that is to be taken three times a day

“The doctor prescribed a troche of cough syrup for her patient.”

Synonyms

  • foot
  • iamb

Antonyms

  • dactyl
  • spondee