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

Both sets of my grandparents live in South Florida, and between the humid heat and blasting indoor AC, a good cardigan is an everyday and travel staple for them both. — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

For a more casual pair of comfy everyday flats, try these adorable Dolce Vita jelly shoes. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

The site dropped a secret sale on comfy lightweight sneakers that are great for everyday wear, traveling, working out, and more. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies initially sought a significant right-handed outfielder at the trade deadline, but the market offered no suitable everyday options. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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