traditional
adjective
tra·di·tion·al
trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
a traditional celebration
2
: handed down from age to age
traditional history
traditional songs/stories
3
: following or conforming to tradition : adhering to past practices or established conventions
traditional morality
traditional values/beliefs
employing traditional methods of cooking
traditionally
adverb
a dish traditionally made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar
a seating area traditionally reserved for the church's leaders
Examples of traditional in a Sentence
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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The chipotle added a twist to traditional Hollandaise, and the fillings and toppings perfectly complemented the fluffy eggs.
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Many have linked these indicators to the president's ongoing efforts to reshape America's trade policies, including the broad tariffs imposed on a swathe of products from both traditional allies and long-standing adversaries.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Launched in 2023 as part of Rolex’s homage to traditional watchmaking, the Perpetual 1908 carries Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring precision within −2/+2 seconds per day.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The tour will blend traditional banda hits with technobanda and la quebradita, a music and dance explosion that took the scene by storm during the 1990s.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Many have linked these indicators to the president's ongoing efforts to reshape America's trade policies, including the broad tariffs imposed on a swathe of products from both traditional allies and long-standing adversaries.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Launched in 2023 as part of Rolex’s homage to traditional watchmaking, the Perpetual 1908 carries Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring precision within −2/+2 seconds per day.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The tour will blend traditional banda hits with technobanda and la quebradita, a music and dance explosion that took the scene by storm during the 1990s.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for traditional
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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