A proverb is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.

What is proverb meaning and example?

A proverb is a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells you something about life. For example, `A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. ' An old proverb says, `The enemy of my enemy is my friend'.

What is proverb mean in English?

1 : a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage. 2 : byword sense 4. proverb. verb. proverbed; proverbing; proverbs.