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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Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The tablets were identified within a large state archive building that was constructed from traditional mud-brick walls.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s because this hydroponic system eliminates every traditional gardening hurdle—no soil, no overwatering, and no risk of a shriveled plant graveyard on your windowsill.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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