Definition of LEGEND

legend

Plural: legends

Noun

  • A traditional story, often unverified, passed down over time.
  • a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
  • brief description accompanying an illustration
  • the life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend)
  • An unrealistic story depicting past events.
  • A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
  • An unrealistic story depicting past events.
  • A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.
  • An unrealistic story depicting past events.
  • A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.
  • An unrealistic story depicting past events.
  • A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records.
  • A person related to a legend or legends.
  • A leading protagonist in a historical legend.
  • A person related to a legend or legends.
  • A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
  • A person related to a legend or legends.
  • A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
  • A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
  • A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
  • An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
  • A musical composition set to a poetical story.
  • The design and specification of a vessel.

Verb

  • To tell or narrate; to recount.

Examples

  • According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.
  • According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.
  • Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.
  • As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.
  • I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend.
  • Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.
  • The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.
  • the legend of Robin Hood
  • The legend of the legendary ’Q’ without a ’U’ play still circulates among veteran Words With Friends players.
  • The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English legende, from Old French legende, from Medieval Latin legenda (“a legend, story, especially the lives of the saints”), from Latin legenda (“things which ought to be read”), from lego (“I read”).

Synonyms

caption, fable, brick, cover story, guide, hero, inscription, key, myth, tall tale

Scrabble Score: 8

legend: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
legend: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
legend: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

legend: valid Words With Friends Word