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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Other booths included photo opportunities dressed in traditional Colonial garb, hands-on historical exhibits and interactive displays that offered visitors a break from the oppressive heat.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Those Colombia fans — in their traditional yellow jerseys and shirts— packed the stadium Friday.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
As more eco-conscious laundry products hit store shelves, detergent sheets have quickly become a popular alternative to traditional liquid detergent.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The verdict was that the coverage had focused a bit too much on traditional powers Mexico and Argentina.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Those Colombia fans — in their traditional yellow jerseys and shirts— packed the stadium Friday.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
As more eco-conscious laundry products hit store shelves, detergent sheets have quickly become a popular alternative to traditional liquid detergent.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The verdict was that the coverage had focused a bit too much on traditional powers Mexico and Argentina.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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