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

China says that these groups help people with everyday tasks like applying for drivers’ licences. —Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026

The balconette This Wacoal bra is a great choice for everyday wear. —ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

That mismatch matters more in technical gear than in everyday clothing. —Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026

Aiming to address social challenges including climate change, the company seeks to establish itself as a corporate group that supports the evolution of everyday life and business. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for everyday

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary

everyday clothes