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 of everyday

• normal
• ordinary
• usual
• average
• typical
• routine

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

More Try cash-back apps Another $5 money move that adds up over time is earning cash back on your everyday purchases. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026

Shop backpacks, satchels, and duffle bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026

Plus, it’s packed with skin care to brighten and de-puff your skin with everyday use. —Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026

In contrast to the Republican focus on transferring wealth to billionaires and corporations, Democrats evaluate the economy based on how everyday people are doing. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for everyday

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

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

everyday clothes