everyday

adjective

ev·​ery·​day ˈev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio) ˌev-re-ˈdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
: encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary
everyday clothes
everydayness noun

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
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Jenny and Sam Dowd of Prairie Grove, ceramic artists who create whimsical, sculptural installations, explore the curious relationships between objects and everyday observation. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025 Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 Contextualizing an art historical journey like no other living master, Kehinde Wiley traverses centuries of technique and references, culminating with the street culture that amplifies the everyday successes and struggles of Black people living today. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 That experience, paired with the everyday chaos of parenting, inspired Chen to build SpringSpot, a wellness platform focused not just on individual health, but on family health as a unit. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for everyday

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of everyday was in 1628

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“Everyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/everyday. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

everyday

adjective
ev·​ery·​day ˌev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary
everyday clothes

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