folklore – the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
(Pronounced fohk-law)
To remember the definition of the word folklore, use the following mnemonic:
The folk around here thought it was a law (folklore), but it was just a belief or passed on story from old.
Examples of folklore in a sentence
She was interviewing the community about local folklore.
The story of his escape had become part of the town's folklore.
He was surprised by how different the area's folklore and traditions were.
