Definition of commonplace
(Entry 1 of 2)
: commonly found or seen : ordinary, unremarkable
a commonplace occurrence the large mergers that had become commonplace Computers are commonplace in classrooms.
commonplace
nounDefinition of commonplace (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of commonplace was circa 1531
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