everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˈev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio) ˌev-re-ˈdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
: encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary
everyday clothes
everydayness noun

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
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Still hauling out a heavy upright vacuum to clean everyday messes and dust buildup? Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Even better, our senior commerce editor, Nashia Baker, put them to the test herself, calling them soft, absorbent, and perfect for everyday use. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for everyday

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of everyday was in 1628

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“Everyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/everyday. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

everyday

adjective
ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary
everyday clothes

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