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

Serene, calm and elegant, this is a place to switch off from the noise of everyday life; to be still and silent. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Cole Haan’s GrandPro Turf collection takes inspiration from classic football boots and training shoes, translating the aesthetics of the game into everyday footwear. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

In everyday terms, an attacker would already need some way to get code running on the Mac first. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Oil revenue is a key part of Russia’s economy, allowing Putin to pour money into the war effort against Ukraine without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse. —John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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