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
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The selloff marks a rare moment when traditional diversification within the hedge fund universe has offered little protection.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
While the conflict with Iran continues, both freight tankers and crude oil carrier vessels are facing a web of disruptions around the world that have upended the industry’s traditional pricing model.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
More than a decade after founding Kufri, Suleman still feels captivated by traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations of artisans.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The selloff marks a rare moment when traditional diversification within the hedge fund universe has offered little protection.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
While the conflict with Iran continues, both freight tankers and crude oil carrier vessels are facing a web of disruptions around the world that have upended the industry’s traditional pricing model.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
More than a decade after founding Kufri, Suleman still feels captivated by traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations of artisans.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for traditional
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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