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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David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
This includes powerful laser weapons capable of knocking drones out of the sky at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' Annie Lennox The crystalline voice of the Eurythmics’ veteran is the ideal match for the traditional English carol.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
This includes powerful laser weapons capable of knocking drones out of the sky at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' Annie Lennox The crystalline voice of the Eurythmics’ veteran is the ideal match for the traditional English carol.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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