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

Thanks to the wide range of designs, which includes not just animals but everyday objects like coffee cups, tennis balls, and croissants, teens have started their own personalized Jellycat collections. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 26 Nov. 2025

Key Takeaways Chicken is leaner, has slightly more protein, and may be ideal for everyday meals. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025

Mines flourish amid war Rare earths include 17 metallic elements that are critical in everyday products from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs. —Helen Regan, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025

The Bottom Line Hot chocolate’s evolution from pantry staple to artisanal indulgence reflects consumers’ appetite for everyday luxuries that are delicious and meaningful. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 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

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

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

everyday clothes