legend

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛʤ.ənd/

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Noun

Singular legend

Plural legends

1. (countable) A legend is a story that has been passed down through the years, with no certain starting point, that is part of the history of a place.
2. (countable) A legend is a small bit of truth that has been made to look better than it actually is.
3. (countable) A legend is a person who has done an amazing accomplishment.
4. (countable) A legend is a key to the symbols drawn on a map.

Synonyms

• (story that has been passed down) myth
• (person who has done an amazing accomplishment) hero
• (key to symbols drawn on map) key, guide

Related words

• legendary
• urban legend