traditional

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tra·di·tion·al | \ trə-ˈdish-nəl

, -ˈdi-shə-nᵊl \

Definition of traditional

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

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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

Recent Examples on the Web The home is traditional on the outside but has contemporary interiors. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 17 May 2022 Nation of Islam leader Elijah, Robertson’s tenor was more traditional, most climactically in a laser-beam-bright high note held at the end of Elijah’s first aria. — Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2022 That starts with shifting as many of their data processes as possible to the cloud, transitioning away from the traditional fragmented on-premises approach to something far more integrated and accessible. — Lisa Caldwell, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Other shots are more traditional, such as one of an old Joshua tree in California. — Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 This famous, home-name brand has taken a traditional, gentle approach to their antiperspirant, so you can be assured any moisture is eliminated even on the hottest of days. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Maria’s early work was traditional in style, referencing Ming dynasty designs. — Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 9 May 2022 As is traditional for retiring principal players, Peck got to select his own send-off for his final season. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2022 Choose corn tortillas, which are not only more traditional than flour but also lower in calories and sodium and higher in fiber. — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

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