Meaning
A trail refers to a path or track that is marked or worn by the passage of people or animals, often used in the context of outdoor activities such as hiking; it can also denote a sequence or series of events or evidence that leads to a conclusion or disco
💡 While "trail" commonly refers to physical pathways, its metaphorical use in contexts such as "evidence trail" or "data trail" is increasingly prevalent in academic discourse, particularly in fields like criminology and data analysis.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
set
out
at
dawn
to
meander
along
the
wooded
trail
,
drawn
by
the
cool
air
and
the
promise
of
quiet
.
The
path
wound
between
oaks
and
low
hedges
,
and
nearby
houses
were
just
beginning
to
reveal
soft
lights
behind
their
curtains
.
Walking
at
a
deliberate
pace
allowed
her
to
observe
small
details
—
a
broken
fencepost
,
the
pattern
of
moss
on
a
stone
—
which
helped
her
untangle
the
jumble
of
tasks
in
her
mind
.
On
a
bench
overlooking
a
shallow
stream
she
paused
to
contemplate
the
day
ahead
and
to
let
the
steady
flow
of
water
calm
her
breathing
.
When
she
returned
home
,
the
brief
ritual
had
restored
her
focus
and
made
the
rest
of
her
morning
feel
more
manageable
.
Common Phrases
hiking trail
evidence trail
data trail
Synonyms
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