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

Lumus is pushing augmented reality eyewear closer to everyday use with the debut of two new geometric waveguides at CES 2026, building on a milestone year in which its optics powered Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026

This shoulder bag is an ideal everyday purse. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Hard water stains, soap scum, and everyday grime can accumulate quickly, making even the cleanest bathroom feel less fresh. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

Many of the products on this list focus on catching problems earlier, reducing everyday stress and helping people make better decisions about their health. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 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