run-of-the-mill

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmil How to pronounce run-of-the-mill (audio)
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: not outstanding in quality or rarity : average, ordinary

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just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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While the Automet Square-neck Ribbed Long-sleeve Top may seem like your standard run-of-the-mill white long-sleeve top, don’t underestimate its value in a winter capsule wardrobe. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026 The cherry on top of the display is its native 120Hz refresh rate, which is significantly snappier than your run-of-the-mill 60Hz. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 But there would be no run-of-the-mill rout, such as last year’s 51-14 win over Eastern Washington, for instance. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026 The secret side tables and clever firewood compartment are the cherry-on-top features that set this outdoor fireplace apart from other run-of-the-mill firepits. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run-of-the-mill

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First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of run-of-the-mill was in 1919

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run-of-the-mill

adjective
ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmil
: average entry 2 sense 2, ordinary
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