1. plural of proverb; short, well-known sayings that express a general truth or piece of advice

Examples

• My grandmother always quoted old proverbs like ‘A stitch in time saves nine.’
• The book contains proverbs from many different cultures.
• Children often learn proverbs in school to understand traditional wisdom.
• Some proverbs contradict each other, like ‘Look before you leap’ and ‘He who hesitates is lost.’
• The collection includes famous proverbs such as ‘Actions speak louder than words.’
• Many proverbs have been passed down through generations.