traditional
adjective
tra·di·tion·al
trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
a traditional celebration
2
: handed down from age to age
traditional history
traditional songs/stories
3
: following or conforming to tradition : adhering to past practices or established conventions
traditional morality
traditional values/beliefs
employing traditional methods of cooking
traditionally
adverb
a dish traditionally made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar
a seating area traditionally reserved for the church's leaders
Examples of traditional in a Sentence
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
Recent Examples on the Web
Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.
—
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Italian braking specialist says the new system removes hydraulic fluid, brake lines, and the traditional master cylinder entirely.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Democratic shift on nuclear plants, high-speed rail A series of lightning-round questions highlighted some subtle shifts on traditional Democratic policies as candidates aim to make the state more affordable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Unlike a traditional showroom, the process requires clients to come to her, to sit with her, to engage in that back-and-forth—making the space itself not just a backdrop, but an essential part of the experience.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for traditional
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Italian braking specialist says the new system removes hydraulic fluid, brake lines, and the traditional master cylinder entirely.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Democratic shift on nuclear plants, high-speed rail A series of lightning-round questions highlighted some subtle shifts on traditional Democratic policies as candidates aim to make the state more affordable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Unlike a traditional showroom, the process requires clients to come to her, to sit with her, to engage in that back-and-forth—making the space itself not just a backdrop, but an essential part of the experience.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for traditional
Cite this Entry
“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
