Definition of regular
1 : belonging to a religious order
2a : formed, built, arranged, or ordered according to some established rule, law, principle, or typeb (1) : both equilateral and equiangular a regular polygon (2) : having faces that are congruent regular polygons and all the polyhedral angles congruent a regular polyhedronc 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 habitsb : 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 disciplineb : 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 guyc (1) : conforming to the normal or usual manner of inflection (2) : weak 7d 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
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Examples of regular in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of regular from the Web
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Facebook added the feature—even calling it Stories—to its Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger services, and most recently to the regular Facebook product.
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UberWAV rides cost the same as regular UberX or single passenger rides.
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Havre de Grace Police officers also make regular checks on the park during their patrols, Martin said.
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As for makeup and other beauty treatments: There is no reason to deviate from your regular routine.
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Tennessee won the SEC championship and posted a 10-0 regular-season record in 1956.
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A member of the UM Sports Hall of Fame, Jones averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 15.7 minutes while shooting 40.1 percent from three-point range in 709 career regular-season games over 14 seasons with five NBA teams.
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Brass Tap infuses Smirnoff vodka with cucumbers and jalapenos and also offers regular vodka.
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His absence will guarantee regular playing time for Nick Williams, although the rookie had already earned that status with his impressive play.
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Origin and Etymology of regular
Middle English reguler, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin regularis regular, from Latin, of a bar, from regula rule — more at rule
Synonym Discussion of regular
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Definition of regular
1 : one who is regular: such asa : one of the regular clergyb : a soldier in a regular armyc : one who can be trusted or depended on a party regulard : a player on an athletic team who usually starts every gamee : 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
Examples of regular in a Sentence
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 of regular from the Web
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And among series regulars, only defending series champion Simon Pagenaud (5.9) and points leader Scott Dixon (7.2) have recorded a better average finish than Castroneves (7.3).
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Goldstein was one of the few regulars back then, sitting on portable bleachers the school rented from the Rose Bowl.
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First to enter was Leung's cadre of regulars who come to shoot the breeze and sometimes the targets.
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Don Nelson turned Woody Harrelson and Michael Rappaport into regulars.
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Angela Beloian, known to Walker regulars for her drawings on paper and panel, goes all the way with this concept.
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The courteous tried to entertain the mostly empty room, and muted competition grew between our cluster of regulars seated at the bar, a pair of young women in leather pants sitting in an alcove, and a few nondescript strangers at far tables.
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WishFULL is only a few months old but on its way to becoming a family-friendly spot where regulars can come and have plenty of options, including healthy alternatives.
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Her impulse to nurture his disposition has deep roots: The pair were best friends as suburban teenagers and became regulars on the underground club scene.
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First Known Use of regular
15th century
REGULAR Defined for English Language Learners
regular
playDefinition of regular for English Language Learners
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: happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.
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: happening at times that are equally separated
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: happening or done very often
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Definition of regular for English Language Learners
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: someone who goes somewhere very often
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: someone who often or usually performs, plays, etc.
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: something that is average or usual in quality or size
REGULAR Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of regular for Students
1 : steady in practice or occurrence : happening on or as if on a schedule a regular routine The club holds regular meetings.
2 : following established usages or rules regular procedures
3 : 1normal 1 Practice will be at the regular time. The regular price is $15.
4 : following the usual manner of inflection “Talk” is a regular verb, but “say” is not.
5 : having all sides equal and all angles equal a regular polygon
regularly
adverbMedical Dictionary
regular
playMedical Definition of regular
1: having or constituting an isometric system regular crystals
2: conforming to what is usual or normal: asa: recurring or functioning at fixed or normal intervals regular bowel movementsb: having menstrual periods or bowel movements at normal intervals
regularly
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