1. a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; a proverb

Examples

• The old adage ‘practice makes perfect’ proved true for the young pianist.
• As the adage goes, ‘Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.’
• Her grandmother always quoted the adage ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’
• The coach reminded his team of the adage ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’
• Following the adage ‘Better safe than sorry,’ she brought an umbrella despite the sunny forecast.
• The business leader lived by the adage ‘Time is money.’
• My father often repeated the adage ‘Actions speak louder than words.’