legend

noun
UK: /ˈledʒənd/
US: /ˈledʒənd/

  1. A story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true.

    1. The legend says a hero will come someday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The legend of Robin Hood has been told for centuries, inspiring countless adaptations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.

    1. She's a tennis legend now, winning many awards. [ ] [ ]
    2. The world of music has lost a true legend with the passing of such a talented artist. [ ] [ ]

  3. An explanation of the symbols used on a map or chart.

    1. Check the map legend to find the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The map legend helped us understand what the different colored areas represented. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fable tale myth icon star
legend verb

  1. To have a name or story written on something to explain what it is about.

    1. The artist decided to legend the painting title. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each element of the diagram was carefully legended for clarity and understanding. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legend" in English means: A story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true., A famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well., An explanation of the symbols used on a map or chart..

The phonetic transcription of "legend" is /ˈledʒənd/ in British English and /ˈledʒənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legend": fable, tale, myth, icon, star.

Example usage of "legend": "The legend says a hero will come someday.". More examples on the page.