folklore

noun

ˈfōk-ˌlȯr How to pronounce folklore (audio)
Definition of folklorenext
as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore

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Recent Examples of folklore Relics of a bygone age of feudalism, folklore and fairytales. — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The legendary witch of Slavic folklore, the one said to reside in a hut atop giant chicken legs in the middle of the forest, gets her rebrand. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 Over the course of 22 episodes, the Doomies crew encounters vampires, parasitic demons, vicious mermaids, and some spirits specific to French folklore, all rendered as real threats towards our heroes. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026 In this folklore fantasy, Lee Yeon (Lee Dong-wook) is a mountain god who traded his throne in exchange for the promise that his true love, Ah-eum, would be reincarnated. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for folklore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
  1. mythology
  2. tradition
  3. lore
Noun
  • Along the narrow hallway, bookshelves burst with first editions of John Updike, battered Stephen Kings, graphic novels, dime-store paperbacks, board games, books about mythology, children’s fairy tales, and Warhammer rule sets.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • Named Greek mythology’s fearsome Titan, Kronosaurus ruled the Early Cretaceous waters near present-day Australia.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
Definition of mythology
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  • Thoroughbred racing is a sport that is tradition heavy but also in need of capturing more of the 21st century audience.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • More than a few people – even those bound to tradition – have conceded that a calendar reconfiguration wouldn’t be a bad idea, such as pushing the Preakness back to June and the Belmont to July.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • This will be a lasting image burned into the legacy of both WWE and Oba Femi’s lore.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Weaving will play Emma Frost, who in comics lore has moved from supervillain to superhero over the course of the mutant’s long, long run in print.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 31 July 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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