lore

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈlȯr 

1

: a particular body of knowledge or tradition

the lore of baseball heroes

2

: something that is learned:

a

: traditional knowledge or belief

tribal lore

b

: knowledge gained through study or experience

the lore of religious architecture

3

archaic : something that is taught : lesson

lore

2 of 2

noun (2)

: the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish

—usually used in plural

dark lores

loreal

ˈlȯr-ē-əl 

adjective

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• knowledge
• science
• wisdom

Examples of lore in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the home gardener had acquired her herbal lore from many years of trial and error

set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The game-winning touchdown pass to Ertz guaranteed at least 11 wins for Washington for the first time since 1991, that the Commanders would be part of the postseason fun, and that the pair would live forever in Washington lore. —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

Adding to its lore, Louis Cartier gifted the original prototype to General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, for being instrumental in helping the allies when the war. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024

His contribution to the NBA’s Christmas Day lore, however, had yet to even cross his mind postgame. —Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024

From Jack Harris: The moment was already destined for Dodgers lore. —Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn

Noun (2)

New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1828, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lore

noun

ˈlō(ə)r,

ˈlȯ(ə)r

: knowledge sense 1

especially : a particular body of knowledge or tradition

forest lore