1
: usual or ordinary : not strange
a normal day
He had a normal childhood.
These little setbacks are a normal part of life.
Our normal [=regular] business hours are from nine to five.
a potato twice as big as normal size
Despite her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.
Under/In normal circumstances [=normally, usually], this wouldn't be a problem.
2
: mentally and physically healthy
They had a normal, healthy baby.
Normal people don't react that way.
It's (perfectly) normal to feel that way.
After being very ill, he is finally back to his normal self. [=he is feeling better]
: the usual or expected state, level, amount, etc.
Your blood pressure is higher than normal.
Let's hope everything returns to normal soon.
I'm glad that things are back to normal.
Oil prices are above/below normal.
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/normal. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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