trusty

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrə-stē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
trustier; trustiest
Synonyms of trustynext
: trustworthy, dependable
a trusty friend
a hiker's trusty compass
his trusty pocketknife
trustiness noun

trusty

2 of 2

noun

ˈtrə-stē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
also
ˌtrə-ˈstē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
plural trusties
: a trusty or trusted person
specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

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Examples of trusty in a Sentence

Adjective movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset
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Adjective
By her side — a trusty catch-all adding to her put-together look. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Pull out that trusty skillet and whip up a Southern favorite with layers of ground beef. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Noun
But after all that use, your trusty set of microfiber cloths may lose their cleaning power. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026 And then there’s trusty, maybe boring old Larry, with whom Joan raised a thriving family. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trusty

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trusty was in the 14th century

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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trusty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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trusty

1 of 2 adjective
ˈtrəs-tē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
trustier; trustiest
: trustworthy, reliable
a Boy Scout's trusty pocketknife

trusty

2 of 2 noun
ˈtrəs-tē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
also ˌtrəs-​ ˈtē
plural trusties
: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Legal Definition

trusty

noun
ˈtrəs-tē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
plural trusties
: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

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