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

Classic names like Max, Miles, and Natalia all have a place in superhero lore. —Christin Perry, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024

That Floridians Love Experience Florida’s Spooky Side Fall is spooky season and Florida has its fair share of lore. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024

More of the Smile franchise's lore is revealed and expanded in the bonkers second film, which briefly carries over star Kyle Gallner's character from the first film to propel the story further. —Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Advertisement Who exactly put up the first tag on the towers will remain part of street lore, but over the last few years Los Angeles watched as bright orange and green tags with giant lettering began to appear in the downtown skyline. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 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