lore
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs about a particular subject that are passed down through time.
a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically transmitted orally.
Simple“The old sailor shared local lore about the mysterious creatures living in the deep sea.”
In context“Local lore suggests that the ruins were once a temple, though archaeological evidence remains inconclusive regarding their original purpose.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the detailed history and background information of a fictional world, such as in a video game or book series.
the collective backstory and world-building elements established for a fictional universe or character.
Simple“I spent all weekend reading the lore of the game to understand why the two kingdoms were at war.”
In context“Fans spent months debating the hidden lore buried in the game's item descriptions, trying to piece together the protagonist's true origins.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
the small area between the eyes and the beak or nose of birds, snakes, and frogs.
the space between the eye and the bill in birds, or the corresponding region in reptiles and amphibians.
Simple“The scientist pointed to the bird's lore to show the specific color pattern of that species.”
In context“The presence of distinct scales on the lore is a key diagnostic feature used to differentiate these two species of pit viper.”