everyday

ev-ery-day · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Happening or used every day; daily; routine.

  2. 2.

    Ordinary; commonplace; not special or unusual.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    everyday life — the normal routine of daily existence
  • •
    everyday language — common, informal speech as opposed to technical or formal language
  • •
    everyday wear — clothing suitable for regular daily use

Related words

Antonyms: exceptional, extraordinary, rare, unusual
See also: common, daily, ordinary, routine
Synonyms: common, daily, ordinary, regular, routine

Etymology

From English compound of "every" + "day," first used in the 16th century. Note: "everyday" (one word) is an adjective, while "every day" (two words) is an adverb phrase meaning "each day."