typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

While conventional lithium batteries typically maintain 90 percent of their capacity for around 10 years, solid-state batteries are designed to retain 90 percent of their capacity for up to 40 years. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025

Fed officials typically do only about a handful of public engagements in their first month. —Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025

The crowds thin—so much so that Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, which is typically closed to all but the park shuttles, reopens for personal vehicles. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025

This climate pattern typically causes a temporary dip in average global temperatures. —Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2