proverb

noun
UK: /ˈprɒvɜːb/
US: /ˈprɑːvɜːrb/

  1. A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief.

    1. My grandma often shares a proverb.
    2. As the old proverb says, look before you leap into your new project.

  2. A popular saying that concisely expresses a practical observation or general truth; an adage.

    1. There's a proverb about birds of a feather.
    2. The speaker used a proverb to make his point clear about saving for the future.

Synonyms

saying adage maxim axiom aphorism saw
proverb verb

  1. To express something in the form of a proverb.

    1. He like to proverb every single thought.
    2. The writer often proverbs advice from old teachings in her current work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proverb" in English means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief., A popular saying that concisely expresses a practical observation or general truth; an adage..

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

Synonyms for "proverb": saying, adage, maxim, axiom, aphorism, saw.

Example usage of "proverb": "My grandma often shares a proverb.". More examples on the page.