Synonyms for urban myth
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A widely circulated story, often believed to be true by the teller, but usually distorted, exaggerated or fabricated for sensational effect, and often having elements of humour or horror.
Example sentences
- legend There is a mysterious legend surrounding this lake.
- myth There's a myth that Edison invented the light bulb.
By length
- 4 letters
- myth1
- 6 letters
- legend2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (legend2 = 2 syllables).