everyman

noun

ev·​ery·​man ˈev-rē-ˌman 

variants often Everyman

: the typical or ordinary person

Synonyms of everyman

• worker
• little man
• man in the street
• little guy
• John Doe
• Joe Blow
• laborer
• lug

Examples of everyman in a Sentence

an actor who is seen as the image of everyman

despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly

Recent Examples on the Web

Coxon is the existential-risk everyman — his delivery of the doomsday message mirrors everyday conversations people working in AI have with those in the ever-growing AI doomer community. — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Playing do-gooder cop Matt in Heroes is just one milestone on the resume of Greg Grunberg, who has made a name for himself as an affable everyman. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Even Jason Bourne, while far from an everyman, fits that mold in his own way. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Melrose had a relatable everyman’s broadcasting style, bringing a sense of humor to his insights, and easily was recognized by his goatee and slicked-back hair. — Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Everyman, allegorical character in The Summoning of Everyman, 15th century English morality play

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above