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

The two of us know firsthand that climate action isn’t a distraction from the everyday work of governing. —MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025

The solar system is far more richly endowed by resources than everyday experience might suggest. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025

For the second straight year, Hannity will host the Patriot Awards, Fox News’ own awards special, which honors everyday heroes (and a few famous people) for their achievements in life, rather than on the screen. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

From disasters to everyday hardships, Delivering Good helps to restore comfort, renew hope and help families move forward with dignity. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

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