legend
/ˈlɛdʒənd/
noun
- A very old, well-known story from the past, often about brave people, adventures, or magical events, and not always completely true.
- Many tourists visit the lake because of the local legend about a hidden treasure.
- The legend of King Arthur and his knights has been told for centuries.
- My grandmother used to tell us the legend of a giant turtle that created the islands.
- A famous person who is admired for doing something extremely well, often in sports, music, or other fields.
- Michael Jordan is a basketball legend who inspired millions of fans.
- She became a legend in the fashion world after designing for top celebrities.
- The old guitarist was treated like a legend by the younger musicians.
- The words that explain the symbols or colors on a map, chart, or diagram.
- Check the legend on the map to see what the blue lines represent.
- Without the legend, it is hard to understand the symbols on this graph.
- The chart's legend shows that red means high temperature and blue means low.