Trad/træd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Music & Fashion Used to describe styles deeply rooted in past cultural traditions, especialy in music or fashion. She loves wearing trad outfits at jazz festivals. Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern It implies a preference for the older ways over more modern or contemporary ones. He has such a trad taste in suits. Pro Tip 3/3Retro Vibe 'Trad' can express a vintage or retro vibe that's deliberately chosen for its classic appeal. The band's trad look feels like a step back in time.