everyman

noun

ev·​ery·​man ˈev-rē-ˌman How to pronounce everyman (audio)
often capitalized
: the typical or ordinary person

Examples of everyman in a Sentence

an actor who is seen as the image of everyman despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly
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As Norm on ‘Cheers’ and in real life, no one was a better everyman. Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Nate, the unlikely hero of Lars Jacobson’s screenplay, is not only an everyman who is not in the Schwarzenegger-Stallone tradition. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025 Founded on the principle of redefining cost-effective transportation, Slate aims to beat Tesla to the punch with an inexpensive compact electric vehicle for the everyman. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 In a world full of cutthroat competitors with questionable morals, this likable and generous everyman struggling with how to react to over-the-top reality TV behavior had viewers rooting him on every step of the way. Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for everyman

Word History

Etymology

Everyman, allegorical character in The Summoning of Everyman, 15th century English morality play

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of everyman was in 1901

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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/everyman. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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