Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

folklore

[fohk-lawr, -lohr] / ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The archive clips rolled out every World Cup make it feel like you were at the Azteca watching the brilliant Brazilians dispatch Italy - their beautifully simple yellow shirts a masterpiece of footballing folklore.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The original San Diego staging, which stressed Mexican folklore, was charming but static.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She began singing traditional Bulgarian folklore music at the age of seven before later shifting her focus toward contemporary pop.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"There may be some particular Canadian folklore that comes with it -- some of the values of the co-founders that are going to permeate," she said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“That’s going to make studying your Chandrian folklore a whole lot harder.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




Vocabulary lists containing folklore


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "folklore" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com