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

This Black Friday, Grownsy offers practical, thoughtful tools designed to make everyday parenting a little easier—from helping with sleepless nights and messy kitchens to easing concerns about your baby’s comfort. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

In reality, only a small portion of cases are traced to commercial products; most occur in our own kitchens, where bacteria and viruses can easily spread through everyday handling of food. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025

The Eureka 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum handles everyday cleaning thanks to its breakaway handheld vacuum and cleaning attachments. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

The Essential Denim Collection provides fabric option for everyday staples like jeans and jackets. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Nov. 2025

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

Video

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

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

everyday clothes