vernacular

Example Sentences

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She owned a copy of Tyndale’s New Testament and backed appointees to the court who supported the idea of a vernacular Bible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

She couldn’t have known she’d alter my vernacular forever, but when Cher posted, “Whats going on with mycareer” — typos and all — nothing would ever be the same.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

In his own vernacular, he "mogs" everyone he meets - he is so at the top of his game that he outshines everyone in his presence.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“Kin” deftly alternates points of view between Vernice and Annie, narrating events by way of a vernacular that would be at home on a front porch rocking chair.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Lancelot looked at Sir Carados, and said in the vernacular: “Will you put that fellow down, and fight with me instead?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White