Legend

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒənd/

Definitions of legend

noun an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is a legend in our family for her amazing cooking skills.

A2 The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a popular story in English literature.

B1 The local legend claims that buried treasure can be found in the old abandoned mine.

B2 The legendary musician Jimi Hendrix is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

C1 The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has fascinated people for centuries, despite lack of concrete evidence.

C2 Legends like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson will always be remembered for their impact on the music industry.

Examples of legend in a Sentence

formal The legend of King Arthur has been passed down through generations.

informal Did you hear the legend about the haunted house down the street?

slang That guy is a legend - he can fix anything!

figurative Her reputation as a legend in the business world precedes her.

Grammatical Forms of legend

• past tense: legend
• plural: legends
• comparative: more legendary
• superlative: most legendary
• present tense: legend
• future tense: will legend
• perfect tense: has/have legended
• continuous tense: is/am/are legending
• singular: legend
• positive degree: legendary
• infinitive: to legend
• gerund: legending
• participle: legended

Origin and Evolution of legend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'legend' originated from the Latin word 'legenda', which means 'things to be read'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'legend' has evolved to refer to a traditional story or myth that is often regarded as historical but not verifiable. It can also refer to a person who is very famous for a particular skill or quality.