everyday

adjective

ˈev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
Definition of everydaynext
1
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay

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2
as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life even the richest man in town has to do such everyday tasks as shaving his face and brushing his teeth

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3
as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions everyday clothes will be fine for this party

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4
as in usual
often observed or encountered the book provides solutions to everyday problems

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Recent Examples of everyday From everyday staples like dish soap and microfiber towels to tools like a toilet brush and pumice stone, these eight cleaning essentials can help keep your toilet fresh and in good condition. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Respondents expressed broad willingness to share everyday experiences across the political divide. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026 In this highlight reel era of Pinterest board-perfect homes that look more like they were staged for a photoshoot than set up for everyday life, friction-maxxing focuses on creating meaning moments in the home. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 But after that, the front office needs to take a deep breath and send Anthony Volpe back to Triple-A and re-install Jose Caballero as the everyday shortstop. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for everyday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyday
  1. normal
  2. mundane
  3. casual
  4. usual
  5. ordinary
  6. informal
  7. ubiquitous
  8. average
Adjective
  • The oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz is by no means back to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The physical and mental effort that Bellingham has put himself through at this tournament is not normal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • But defaulting to something physical, even something as mundane as folding a shirt, leaves me feeling more restored (and productive) than a 15-minute scroll session ever did.
    — Allison Palmer July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Successful firms leverage automation for mundane tasks, freeing managers to focus on high-value work like landlord relations and portfolio strategy.
    — Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • However, the opaque, fall-forward skirt trousers beloved by high fashion designers and street style experts seemed difficult to style for my casual, out-of-office lifestyle.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
  • Fforme, Khaite, and The Row make the look modern by pairing their skirts with masculine button-downs or casual tees and flip-flops.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • The announcement came with all the usual comparisons to the big foundation models against benchmarks that provide some vague sense of capability.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returned to the shores of Lake Tahoe on Friday with its usual assortment of sports and entertainment celebrities and tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
    — José Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • It was made by rich landowners who owned slaves, and it was designed to protect their power, not give ordinary people a real vote.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • Seeing Black children and their families living ordinary yet robust lives in stories undermines negative portrayals.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • West conducted an informal poll, asking the CFOs whether the strategy function now reports to them.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • These experts give presentations and workshops on topics like how to use a camera, light, composition, and storytelling, as well as provide informal coaching during the voyage.
    — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • Beckham has all but haunted the airwaves since the World Cup kicked off on June 11, becoming the most ubiquitous feature of the tournament’s ad breaks.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
  • That happens anytime new chunks of tire are exposed to the air, meaning the particle may be nearly ubiquitous in car-heavy environments.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Adjective
  • These players achieve around 90 per cent success rates with their penalties — 10 per cent higher than average in the top European leagues.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • This American League West is so average the Rangers, Seattle Mariners or even the Houston Astros could win it with 85 victories.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
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