handed-down

Definitions of handed-down
  1. adjective
    having been passed along from generation to generation
    synonyms: tralatitious
    traditional
    consisting of or derived from tradition
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘handed-down'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family