lore

noun
UK: /lɔː/
US: /lɔːr/

  1. Traditional knowledge and stories about a subject.

    1. The local lore says never to swim in that lake after dark, it's a spooky tale. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to sailing lore, a seabird landing on the ship is a sign of good fortune and safe travels. [ ] [ ]

  2. The body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject.

    1. He shared some interesting plant lore during our nature walk, it was useful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her book explores the rich lore surrounding ancient Egyptian mythology and religious beliefs. [ ] [ ]

  3. A collection of information or beliefs about a particular subject.

    1. The video game has its own extensive lore, which fans love exploring, so deep. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company benefits from a detailed lore of its customer base, which is very informative. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tradition knowledge folklore mythology wisdom belief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lore" in English means: Traditional knowledge and stories about a subject., The body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject., A collection of information or beliefs about a particular subject..

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

Synonyms for "lore": tradition, knowledge, folklore, mythology, wisdom, belief.

Example usage of "lore": "The local lore says never to swim in that lake after dark, it's a spooky tale.". More examples on the page.