tradition
Translation
tradition, custom, convention
Examples
It's a family tradition to eat cake on birthdays.
It's a family tradition to eat cake on birthdays.
This festival is an ancient tradition.
This festival is an ancient tradition.
By tradition, the bride wears a white dress.
By tradition, the bride wears a white dress.
Grammar Patterns
((a tradition of -ing)) a custom of doing sth. It's a family tradition of eating together.
((by tradition)) according to custom By tradition, we open presents on Christmas morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: custom, practice, convention; Antonyms: innovation, novelty
Etymology
From Latin 'traditio', meaning 'a handing down, delivery', from 'trans-' (across) and 'dare' (to give).
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'handed down' or 'traded' from one generation to the next.