everyday

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adjective

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

everydayness

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noun

ev·​ery·​day·​ness
plural -es
: everyday quality : commonplaceness, typicality
paints the objects themselves in all their vulgar everydayness—Roger Fry

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Adjective 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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But for everyday households, the most important point stays the same. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 This is a fan favorite for date nights, everyday errands, and travel, and the fresh peach multi-floral print is a hit for summertime. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 This popular pick is down to just $20 right now thanks to a 57 percent discount, so act fast to add it into your everyday rotation. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for everyday

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First Known Use

Adjective

1628, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of everyday was in 1628

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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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