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

My work is driven by a fascination with atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet beauty hidden in everyday life—the kind of moments most people pass by without noticing. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026

The single mother campaigns on addressing the state’s affordability crisis with free childcare and tuition proposals, positioning herself as uniquely understanding the everyday struggles of working Californians. —Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

The Uptown Loafer is a sleek everyday shoe with a ton of versatility. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026

Often, that means everyday playing time, even if that comes in the minor leagues. —Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 May 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