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 National Weather Service says there are two versions of the folklore. — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Set on the island of Cyprus in 1882, the film blends horror and folklore and revolves around Eleni, an outcast painter whose three children die in a freak accident. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The park taps into the region’s old folklore, named for the legendary character said to have woken from his 20-year sleep in the Catskills. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for folklore
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  1. mythology
  2. tradition
  3. lore
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  • Rather than relying on supernatural creatures or elaborate mythology, Fears to Fathom builds suspense around seemingly ordinary situations that take increasingly terrifying turns.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mythology
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  • The next president, regardless of party, will face specific questions about how much to sustain the long tradition of direct US military aid to Israel and deep US integration with its military.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Spain, modern farming methods have reduced the practice of transhumance to a small group of farmers that keep the tradition alive not just for its environmental benefits but also for its cultural value.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of tradition
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  • Then there’s his real-life lore… War, the new HBO drama about a high-profile divorce between a movie star and a billionaire tech founder, opens with Dominic West cheating on Sienna Miller.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Pleiades open star cluster Don't be fooled by their beauty; the blue-white stars of the Pleiades are dripping in spooky lore.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026
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