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 effect on day-to-day life Nichols says research has shown dry eyes can influence everyday life, from being less functional at work to problems reading and driving. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

High diesel prices push up transport costs for many everyday products, including groceries, clothes and furniture. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

This wicker patio set is more than $500 off and includes a weather-resistant design made to hold up through rain and everyday use. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing everyday

• everyday carry

Rhymes for everyday

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

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

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

everyday clothes