(uncountable) Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.
The legend of Lamb Shanks the pirate began tonight
Legend tells that the cunning fox, wishing to move more quietly, turned to the mischievous fairy folk for help. They fashioned a flower of soft, bell-shaped blooms to slip over his paws, muffling each step. From this,…
(uncountable) Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.
According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.
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The tales, legends, superstitions and traditions of a particular ethnic population.
(by extension) The tales, superstitions etc. of any particular group or community.
Standard English: traditional knowledge, body of knowledge passed down. "Folklore" preserves this sense. The internet "backstory" usage extends this.
Comics legend @mattfraction.bsky.social joins us on the podcast today to talk all things Batman with @mobilesuitzero.bsky.social. Give it a listen at the link below 🔗⬇️ gatecrashers.fan/2026/05/05/m...
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The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.
"legend" means the life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend). It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"legend" is informal English meaning the life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend). It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "legend" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“Comics legend @mattfraction.bsky.social joins us on the podcast today to talk all things Batman with @mobilesuitzero.bsky.social. Give it a listen at the link below 🔗⬇️ gatecrashers.fan/2026/05/05/m...”
“Snoop Dogg: Flaunt It If You Got It From signature braids to effortless West Coast style, Snoop Dogg turned fashion and hair into part of the legend. Cool, bold and impossible to copy, this one celebrates the art of owning your image. #SnoopDogg”
“Irish football legend Tony Cascarino backs France as winners ahead of World Cup Tony Cascarino on his World Cup winners, and his own time playing for Ireland”
“🟢 Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain: 25 minutes (-16 min.) 🧞 11:55 AM”
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An unrealistic story depicting past events.
According to ancient legend, a Greek girl, partaking of saffron for an entire week, could not resist a lover.
“The legend of Lamb Shanks the pirate began tonight”
“Legend tells that the cunning fox, wishing to move more quietly, turned to the mischievous fairy folk for help. They fashioned a flower of soft, bell-shaped blooms to slip over his paws, muffling each step. From this, it is said, foxgloves took their name. #FairytaleTuesday”
“Biggest Amiga legend today meets Biggest Amiga legend in history (There were a LOT of Pac-Man clones on the Commodore Amiga, which should be no surprise, but some especially stood out from the rest, such as Deluxe Pac-Man) #moonchild #pacman #namco #amiga #crossover #scrollboss”
“For those who don't know, Qld Ch9's Spencer Jolly is the absolute boss on #qldpol. He retired in 2013. He's an absolute legend to Queenslanders, roughly what Brian Henderson is to NSW. Give it to us straight, no BS. www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainmen...”
“We are playing: Ordinary People from John Legend. Listen now at https://thexwgxx.ismyradio.com/”
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