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    legend
    /ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd/

    noun

    adjective

    • 1. very well known: "his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"

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  3. LEGEND definition: 1. a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that…. Learn more.

  4. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word legend, which can mean a story from the past, an inscription, or a caption. See examples of legend in sentences and related phrases and articles.

  5. Legend, originally denoting a story concerning the life of a saint, is applied to any fictitious story, sometimes involving the supernatural, and usually concerned with a real person, place, or other subject: the legend of the Holy Grail.

  6. A legend is a larger-than-life story that gets passed down from one generation to the next — like the legends of Beowulf, Robin Hood, or even Big Foot. Legend comes from the Latin legere, "to read."

  7. Learn the meaning of 'legend' as a noun, with different senses and examples. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and related terms for 'legend'.

  8. Learn the meaning of legend as a story, a famous person or a map symbol. Find out how to use legend in a sentence and see related words and expressions.

  9. A legend is an unverified story handed down from earlier times, often associated with a person, place, or event. It can also be an inscription, a caption, or a table explaining symbols or meanings.