1. plural of manger; feeding troughs for horses or cattle in a stable or barn

Examples

• The horses ate hay from the wooden mangers in their stalls.
• The farmer filled all the mangers with fresh grain for the cattle.
• Clean water was provided in separate containers next to the mangers.
• The old barn had stone mangers built into the walls.
• Baby Jesus was laid in a manger according to the Christmas story.
• The stable hands cleaned the mangers every morning before feeding time.