tradition

noun

tra·di·tion trə-ˈdi-shən How to pronounce tradition (audio)

: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom)

: a belief or story or a body of beliefs or stories relating to the past that are commonly accepted as historical though not verifiable

… the bulk of traditions attributed to the Prophet …

J. L. Esposito

: the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction

: cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions

: characteristic manner, method, or style

in the best liberal tradition

traditionless

trə-ˈdi-shən-ləs How to pronounce tradition (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

One of our town's time-honored traditions is to have an Easter egg hunt the week before Easter. It is their tradition to give thanks before they start eating. There's an office tradition of wearing casual clothes on Fridays. They no longer follow the traditions of their ancestors. We broke with tradition and had goose for Thanksgiving instead of turkey. By tradition, the celebration begins at midnight. They no longer follow tradition. According to tradition, the goddess lies sleeping beneath the mountain. See More

Recent Examples on the Web And, plenty of the fans stuck around to hear the players sing a rousing rendition of Carmen Ohio in the south end zone, as is tradition at an OSU game.

David Petkiewicz, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Now, with King Charles III in charge, all new coins will likely have his image, and facing toward the left, as is tradition.

Tucker Reals, Haley Ott, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 As is tradition, a golden easel bearing a framed notice announcing the birth was placed on display in front of Buckingham Palace that afternoon.

Cnn Staff, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 As is age-old Muppet tradition, the series boasts an impressive lineup of human guest stars, including Seth Rogen, Linda Cardellini, Danny Trejo, Roy Choi, and Aubrey Plaza.

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 However, rather than create a custom band for his bride, as is royal tradition, Diana chose stunner from the jeweler Garrard's catalog.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 The tradition of the exhibitors is one of the main reasons the fair has remained so popular for more than a century.

Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The tradition of the whole town showing up and cheering us on every other Friday night is electric.

Robert Scheer, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2022 The age-old Black tradition of meeting outdoors for fun, fellowship, food and music is a rooted in history of the Great Migration.

Briana A. Thomas, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	traditions
释义	tradition noun tra·di·tion trə-ˈdi-shən 1 a : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) b : a belief or story or a body of beliefs or stories relating to the past that are commonly accepted as historical though not verifiable … the bulk of traditions attributed to the Prophet … J. L. Esposito 2 : the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction 3 : cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions 4 : characteristic manner, method, or style in the best liberal tradition traditionless trə-ˈdi-shən-ləs adjective Synonyms convention custom heritage prescription rubric rule See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences One of our town's time-honored traditions is to have an Easter egg hunt the week before Easter. It is their tradition to give thanks before they start eating. There's an office tradition of wearing casual clothes on Fridays. They no longer follow the traditions of their ancestors. We broke with tradition and had goose for Thanksgiving instead of turkey. By tradition, the celebration begins at midnight. They no longer follow tradition. According to tradition, the goddess lies sleeping beneath the mountain. See More Recent Examples on the Web And, plenty of the fans stuck around to hear the players sing a rousing rendition of Carmen Ohio in the south end zone, as is tradition at an OSU game. David Petkiewicz, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Now, with King Charles III in charge, all new coins will likely have his image, and facing toward the left, as is tradition. Tucker Reals, Haley Ott, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 As is tradition, a golden easel bearing a framed notice announcing the birth was placed on display in front of Buckingham Palace that afternoon. Cnn Staff, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 As is age-old Muppet tradition, the series boasts an impressive lineup of human guest stars, including Seth Rogen, Linda Cardellini, Danny Trejo, Roy Choi, and Aubrey Plaza. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 However, rather than create a custom band for his bride, as is royal tradition, Diana chose stunner from the jeweler Garrard's catalog. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 The tradition of the exhibitors is one of the main reasons the fair has remained so popular for more than a century. Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The tradition of the whole town showing up and cheering us on every other Friday night is electric. Robert Scheer, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2022 The age-old Black tradition of meeting outdoors for fun, fellowship, food and music is a rooted in history of the Great Migration. Briana A. Thomas, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English tradicioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French tradicion, from Latin tradition-, traditio action of handing over, tradition — more at treason First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing tradition carry on the tradition counter-tradition steeped in tradition oral tradition carry on the tradition counter-tradition steeped in tradition oral tradition Kids Definition tradition noun tra·di·tion trə-ˈdi-shən 1 : the handing down of information, beliefs, or customs from one generation to another 2 : a belief or custom handed down from one generation to another Legal Definition tradition noun tra·di·tion in the civil law of Louisiana : transfer or acquisition of property especially by delivery with intent of both parties to transfer the title delivery of the act of transfer or use of the right by the owner of the dominant estate constitutes tradition Louisiana Civil Code History and Etymology for tradition French, legal transfer traditions noun plural of tradition 1 as in rules an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rules principles customs values conventions heritages standards ethics norms superstitions prescriptions cultures mores legacies modes rubrics folklores lifestyles inheritances forms birthrights lores 2 as in mythologies the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area Synonyms & Similar Words mythologies folklores legends lores myths wisdoms information tales mythoi knowledges legendries folktales anecdotes fables folklives folklifes yarns anecdota old wives' tales
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