typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

By menopause – which typically happens between the ages of 45 and 55 – the remaining eggs are not fertile. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

That number is expected to decline further in the coming weeks, with the mission typically hovering between 2,500 and 3,000 troops. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

The advisors counter that the online reviewers, who typically stay one night in a hotel, offer only a snapshot of what the property is like, despite the lengthy videos. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

This happens on occasion, typically when musicians cut it too close during an encore. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2