everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˈev-rē-ˌdā  ˌev-re-ˈdā 

: encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary

everyday clothes

everydayness

ˌev-rē-ˈdā-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of everyday

• normal
• ordinary
• usual
• average
• typical
• routine

Examples of everyday in a Sentence

Don't let the problems of everyday life get you down.

we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay

Recent Examples on the Web

Shade undertones span beiges, peaches, soft pinks, and light browns, which makes this color work especially well for everyday wear with natural makeup for any setting or occasion. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025

Cable plans provide fast download speeds suitable for streaming and everyday use, while fiber plans support multi-gig performance for gaming. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025

Can your child perform everyday tasks such as fixing a sandwich, dialing the telephone, and writing messages? —Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025

What this means for everyday exercisers. —Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for everyday

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• microarray

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Kids Definition

everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā 

: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary

everyday clothes