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

• 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

Dell has crafted a reliable everyday machine out of the 16 Plus. —Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025

Medical bills, rehabilitation expenses and everyday expenses begin piling up; not only does the resulting time away from work spill into day-to-day productivity and team performance, but also long-term engagement, morale and retention. —Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Though the contemporary design is undeniably sleek, the sofa is also ideal for everyday needs. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

Plaids are an easy way to embrace this from statement outerwear to everyday layering pieces. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 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