1
: normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual
We had a typical [=normal] New England winter.
a typical example
It was his typical response.
It was typical of her to be late. [=she's often late]
2
: happening in the usual way
It was a typical Saturday night for us.
a typical scenario
We wanted him to have the typical college experience of living on campus.
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/typical. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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