everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˈev-rē-ˌdā  ˌev-re-ˈdā 

: encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary

everyday clothes

everydayness

ˌev-rē-ˈdā-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• average
• common
• commonplace
• cut-and-dried
• cut-and-dry
• garden-variety
• normal
• ordinary
• prosaic
• routine
• run-of-the-mill
• standard
• standard-issue
• unexceptional
• unremarkable
• usual
• workaday

Examples of everyday in a Sentence

Don't let the problems of everyday life get you down.

we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no shortage of safety essentials on Amazon right now, and much of it is deeply discounted to make both your solo adventures and everyday life safer and more peaceful. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024

This 10-inch everyday pan is scratch-resistant and safe for both oven and dishwasher use. —Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024

Kasa Mini Smart Plug 4-Pack These plugs turn everyday appliances into smart devices. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

Merit Signature Lip $26 $21 Merit Merit Signature Lip is the ultimate everyday lipstick. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary

everyday clothes