regular

adjective

reg·u·lar | \ˈre-gyə-lər,

ˈre-g(ə-)lər also ˈrā-\

Definition of regular

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : belonging to a religious order

2a : formed, built, arranged, or ordered according to some established rule, law, principle, or type

b(1) : both equilateral and equiangular a regular polygon

(2) : having faces that are congruent regular polygons and all the polyhedral angles congruent a regular polyhedron

c of a flower : having the arrangement of floral parts exhibiting radial symmetry with members of the same whorl similar in form

3a : orderly, methodical regular habits

b : recurring, attending, or functioning at fixed, uniform, or normal intervals a regular income a regular churchgoer regular bowel movements

4a : constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline

b : normal, standard: such as

(1) : absolute, complete a regular fool the office seemed like a regular madhouse

(2) : thinking or behaving in an acceptable, normal, or agreeable manner was a regular guy

c(1) : conforming to the normal or usual manner of inflection

(2) : weak sense 7

d of a postage stamp : issued in large numbers over a long period for general use in prepayment of postage

5 : of, relating to, or constituting the permanent standing military force of a state the regular army regular soldiers

regular

noun

Definition of regular (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : one who is regular: such as

a : one of the regular clergy

b : a soldier in a regular army

c : one who can be trusted or depended on a party regular

d : a player on an athletic team who usually starts every game

e : one who is usually present or participating especially : a long-standing regular customer

2 : something of average or medium size especially : a clothing size designed to fit a person of average height

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Adjective

regular, normal, typical, natural mean being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average. regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern. the club's regular monthly meeting normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected. normal behavior for a two-year-old typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality. a typical small town natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being. the natural love of a mother for her child

Adjective

regular, normal, and typical mean being of the sort that is considered to be usual, ordinary, or average. regular is used of something that follows a rule, standard, or pattern. The team has regular afternoon practice. normal is used of something that does not vary from what is the most usual or expected. That's normal behavior for a two-year-old. typical is used of something that shows all the important characteristics of a type or group. Ours is a typical small town.

Examples of regular in a Sentence

Adjective

Most days she follows a regular routine. The town holds regular meetings. five regular payments of $100 We made regular use of the pool. Getting regular exercise is important. Exercise has become a regular part of my lifestyle. He is a regular contributor to the magazine. The seedlings were planted in regular rows. The wallpaper has a regular pattern of stripes.

Noun

They are regulars at the bar. He is a regular on the television show. the regulars on a baseball team “What kind of gas do you put in your car?” “I use regular.” We'll have one large soda and two regulars.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

No other regular season game can offer her what this game does — nostalgia. — Kelli Stacy, courant.com, "Former UConn Star Diana Taurasi Happy To Be Back In Connecticut," 13 July 2018 About 5,200 people on that MVA list were able to cast regular ballots after all. — Michael Dresser, baltimoresun.com, "Thousands of Maryland voters may have skipped primary because of MVA election error," 13 July 2018 Downtown Orlando already has a handful of nonprofit organizations that offer regular meals and occasional laundry services. — Kate Santich, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Downtown Orlando needs full-time drop-in center for homeless, leaders say," 13 July 2018 The spring publication is a regular update to the annual Revenue Sources Book the department publishes each fall. — Author: Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, "Despite slight production dip, Alaska oil revenue grows in FY18," 13 July 2018 Last summer’s stunning trade of guard Kyrie Irving left the Cavs without a quality running mate for James, who was forced to carry a heavier offensive load throughout the regular season and playoffs. — Washington Post, "LeBron James weighing many options as free agency looms," 30 June 2018 Customers who have questions can contact ALDI customer service via aldi.us/customer-service or 1-800-325-7894, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. — Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, "ALDI recalls some poke kits from five Maryland stores," 14 July 2018 The jagged edges of the cobbles inject the likelihood of regular punctures and mechanical failures. — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, "The Biggest Booby-Trap at the Tour de France: Cobblestone Roads," 13 July 2018 Much has been made of the alliance's goal that member nations spend at least 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense, due to U.S. President Donald Trump's regular contention that members are shirking their commitments. — David Rising, Fox News, "A look at NATO and what the alliance does, past and present," 13 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Ty Dillon and Paul Menard are the only other Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regulars racing in the Alsco 300. — Jason Hoffman, Cincinnati.com, "XFinity Series driver Daniel Hemric chasing perfection at Kentucky Speedway," 12 July 2018 At the Kool Beanz Cafe, owner Victoria Arguelles is serving sandwiches, soup and coffee to a growing number of new mill employees as well as regulars. — Samantha Bomkamp, chicagotribune.com, "The Illinois town where Trump's tariffs have provided jobs, and a sigh of relief," 6 July 2018 Both were promoted to series regulars for Season 3, TV Line reports. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Riverdale Season 3: Everything You Need to Know," 6 July 2018 According to Deadline, series regulars Molly Ephraim and Flynn Morrison, who played Mandy and Boyd Baxter respectively on the show, have chosen not to return. — Tyler Mccarthy, Fox News, "'Last Man Standing' Season 7 will have to recast two key cast members who aren't returning," 3 July 2018 The first person was in line at 5 a.m. The shop was saving 75 more slots for regulars who had gotten tattoos at Daredevil before. — Zoe Greenberg, New York Times, "Friday the 13th, a ‘Tattoo Holiday’," 13 July 2018 Tom's Tavern, located on 7 Mile and Wyoming, has seen its shares of ups and downs but remains a staple in Detroit for regulars and visitors alike. — John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, "Tavern always on the rocks serves nostalgia with a twist," 18 June 2018 That can’t come soon enough for several regulars: Chile (No. 9 in world rankings): Alexis Sanchez and La Roja won the 2015 Copa America and the 2016 Copa America Centenario, then reached the final of the 2017 Confederations Cup. — Mark Zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Your guide to the World Cup you forgot was happening," 13 June 2018 For those gala-circuit regulars who attended last night’s Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Gala, the evening was certain to stand out. — Vogue, "Darren Aronofsky, Jennifer Lawrence, Jeremy Irons and More Attend BAM's Gala," 31 May 2018

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