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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Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
This one will save you some time and effort compared to traditional enchiladas, with just 30 minutes of hands-on time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The traditional beachwear staple broke into the mainstream—and straight onto city streets—following its appearance at Dries Van Noten’s spring/summer 2026 menswear show in Paris.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Most models shouldn’t be used to do things traditional pressure cookers could do, like pressure canning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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