proverb
//ˈprɒv.ɜːb//
Noun
proverbSingular
proverbsPlural
1
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice based on common experience.
"Actions speak louder than words" is a famous proverb.
2
A byword or example of a particular quality or characteristic.
The city has become a proverb for urban decay.