Legend

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒənd/

Legend (noun)

  1. A traditional story about famous people or events, often not completely true.
  2. A list or box explaining symbols or colors used on a map or chart.
  3. A person who is very famous and admired for their achievements.

Examples

  • The legend of the hidden treasure fascinated the children.
  • Many cultures have a legend about a great flood.

Common collocations: ancient legend, tell a legend, legendary tale, map legend, legend key

Synonyms of Legend

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Legend

  • when discussing truth versus fiction