leg·end
leg·end/ˈlejənd/
noun
- a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated."the legend of King Arthur"synonyms: myth, saga, epic, folk tale, folk story, traditional story, tale, story, fairy tale, narrative, fable, romance, folklore, lore, mythology, fantasy, oral history, tradition, folk tradition, old wives' tales, mythos, mythus, yarn
- an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field."the man was a living legend"synonyms: celebrity, star, superstar, icon, famous person, great, genius, phenomenon, luminary, giant, big name, celeb, megastar
- an inscription, especially on a coin or medal.synonyms: caption, inscription, dedication, motto, slogan, device, heading, head, title, wording, subtitle, subheading, rubric, colophon
adjective
very well known.
"his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"
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3 days ago · The meaning of LEGEND is a story coming down from the past; especially : one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable.
7 days ago · a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:.
Legend
Literary genre
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A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the... Wikipedia
noun. a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical.
May 18, 2024 · legend, traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint.
LEGEND meaning: 1 : a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true; 2 : a famous or important person who is known for ...
legend in American English · 1. a. a story handed down for generations among a people and popularly believed to have a historical basis, although not verifiable.
A legend is a larger-than-life story that gets passed down from one generation to the next — like the legends of Beowulf, Robin Hood, or even Big Foot.