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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
In the work, traditional folklore and marvelous, uncanny incidents are often the sites of resistance against colonialism or enslavement.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
What explains the loss of poise and dignity among the traditional arbiters?
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The men’s and women’s offerings include a range of Western models, such as feminine styles sporting stars, butterflies and hearts in traditional cowboy boots, low boots in pony hair and others with fringe.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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