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

Meanwhile the country’s actual sights and sounds, including its everyday mores—all ignored. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Slim retro trainers and terrace shoes brought them closer to everyday fashion; ballet sneakers softened the silhouettes. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Adams said the warning extends to everyday transactions beyond real estate. — Emily Elconin For Cnn, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Jose Altuve, the Astros’ everyday second baseman, is the face of the franchise and playing on a contract that runs through 2029. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 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