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

The collection includes everyday essentials for adults and children, such as adaptive bodysuits, joggers, and tops, ensuring both comfort and style. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Made from a sustainable blend of natural Merino wool and organic cotton, this is a solid choice for an everyday shirt or layering piece that’s soft, breathable, and extremely comfortable. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025

As a result, the everyday lineup is easy to envision. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

Loaded cereal is a recent breakfast trend in which various toppings are added to everyday cereal. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025

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