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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The 10-year yield strongly influences mortgage rates and underpins a range of other borrowing costs for everyday Americans, small businesses, startups, large corporations and more. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025 The Dow, a blue-chip index closely followed by everyday traders, saw its largest intraday point swing in its history on Monday. Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025 The final dish elevates earthy sweet carrots in a sweet-savory glaze, a side that is perfect for an everyday meal or a special occasion. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025 Labor markets have proved resilient, but numerous surveys have suggested grim sentiment among consumers who have been hit hard by price rises in household bills and everyday goods. Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 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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