lore
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Lore documents reveal that she was backstabbed by her subordinate, who wanted to become king, and she feels vengeful about it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe. — Trivia shared by a person about themselves.
Register: Internet, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lore” mean?
The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.
Is “lore” formal or informal?
lore is generally slang.