folklore

noun

ˈfōk-ˌlȯr How to pronounce folklore (audio)
Definition of folklorenext
as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore

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Recent Examples of folklore The video begins with a voice-over of Moss’s character Katherine eerily describing the many facets of Baby Yaga, the witchy figure from Slavic folklore off which the show, and the original play, was based. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 July 2026 In some folklore stories, Lilith is a woman who ran away from Adam in the Garden of Eden to live a more independent life. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026 Relics of a bygone age of feudalism, folklore and fairytales. — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The legendary witch of Slavic folklore, the one said to reside in a hut atop giant chicken legs in the middle of the forest, gets her rebrand. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for folklore
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  1. mythology
  2. tradition
  3. lore
Noun
  • For the past month, the women of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have used the red carpet and other press events to interpret the mood and mythology of the film in different, yet cohesive, ways.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Standing amid the ruins of the villa and grotto, you might be overwhelmed by the ancient mythology that electrifies the air here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mythology
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  • The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The genre benefits immensely not just from a vibrant game development culture but also from an even older tradition of complex martial arts and impeccable animation.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • According to company lore, Edoardo Fendi often described his wife as bustling and busy as a squirrel.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Now there is merch, several chapters of Gamer Babes, Facebook accounts and lore galore.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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