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
Recent Examples on the Web
British network Channel 4 announced earlier this week that the Jimmy Kimmel Live host would front the annual broadcast slot, which is typically aired by the station as counter-programming to the sitting royal figure's traditional holiday address.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Pre-Palm Royale, Maxine was a traditional wife, and Douglas was just fine with that.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 25 Dec. 2025
The hotel's signature Legend facial, inspired by the Japanese facial kobido massage, blends traditional techniques with modern skincare for a natural glow.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Reisman played with the traditional hardbat paddle, while the Bombay, which has become the standard for table tennis, has a smooth, thin layer of rubber that propelled the ball at greater speeds, according to The New York Times.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Pre-Palm Royale, Maxine was a traditional wife, and Douglas was just fine with that.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 25 Dec. 2025
The hotel's signature Legend facial, inspired by the Japanese facial kobido massage, blends traditional techniques with modern skincare for a natural glow.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Reisman played with the traditional hardbat paddle, while the Bombay, which has become the standard for table tennis, has a smooth, thin layer of rubber that propelled the ball at greater speeds, according to The New York Times.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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