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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—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Its facade, which was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, is decidedly less contemporary than that of most other super-talls on this list.
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—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Its facade, which was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, is decidedly less contemporary than that of most other super-talls on this list.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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