English · Word Candidate

trenches

/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.

Noun

Examples

Anderson: We've all reviewed your reports, seen the data you collected, but it's all just theory to us. Anderson: You've been there. In the trenches. Fighting them. You know what they're capable of.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A difficult or disadvantageous situation; a low point.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “trenches” mean?

The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.

Is “trenches” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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