lore

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈlȯr 

1

: a particular body of knowledge or tradition

the lore of baseball heroes

2

: something that is learned:

a

: traditional knowledge or belief

tribal lore

b

: knowledge gained through study or experience

the lore of religious architecture

3

archaic : something that is taught : lesson

lore

2 of 2

noun (2)

: the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish

—usually used in plural

dark lores

loreal

ˈlȯr-ē-əl 

adjective

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• knowledge
• science
• wisdom

Examples of lore in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the home gardener had acquired her herbal lore from many years of trial and error

set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The story, while rich with lore and intrigue, isn’t spelled out through cutscenes, but must instead be pieced together through close-reading item descriptions and environmental clues like enemy and area design. —Tim Brinkhof, Vulture, 5 June 2024

Located on the 23rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria, Hotel Bar offers great Strip views and drinks with names inspired by Vegas lore and culture, like cocktails Mojave and Spanish Trail. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024

But the series' greatest weakness is its insistence on building out lore for characters who already carry so much history. —Megan McCluskey, TIME, 31 May 2024

How to Watch Every Star Wars Movie and Series in Chronological Order The Acolyte is the fourth spinoff series to expand the lore of the iconic space opera franchise. —Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn

Noun (2)

New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1828, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lore

noun

ˈlō(ə)r,

ˈlȯ(ə)r

: knowledge sense 1

especially : a particular body of knowledge or tradition

forest lore