Synonyms of lore

lore

noun

ˈlȯr 

1

as in science

a body of facts learned by study or experience

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• science
• knowledge
• wisdom
• expertise
• information
• facts
• news
• data
• evidence
• literacy
• learning
• awareness
• know
• intelligence
• acquaintance
• scholarship
• skinny
• lowdown
• dope
• familiarity
• erudition
• know-how

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignorance
• innocence
• unfamiliarity
• inexperience
• nescience

2

as in mythology

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mythology
• folklore
• tradition
• legend
• mythos
• myth
• information
• legendry
• tale
• knowledge
• folklife
• wisdom
• anecdote
• folktale
• yarn
• fable
• old wives' tale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lore

Maybe the lore of the home her new husband, Travis Kelce, bought for them in Cleveland’s Bratenahl village, the Akron Beacon Journal wondered? — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Today, the property remains framed by mature specimen plantings, a sweeping grassland meadow, walking paths, and the historic Piping Rock—a geological landmark tied to local Native American lore. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Since then, Schlittler has bulked up, increased his velocity, cemented himself in Yankees postseason lore, and turned into the nastiest pitcher in a rotation that also features Cole, Max Fried and Carlos Rodón. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Marked by a surprisingly tall neon tower, the theatre hosts a 45-minute ghost tour that dives into local lore and spooky tales of yesteryear. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026