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
Recent Examples on the Web Her laboratory has assessed risks for foodborne illness in the homes of everyday people. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 17 Apr. 2024 Moving beyond the traditional, this device combines sleek design with functionality, promising an experience that marries technology with everyday convenience. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 Her curiosity about the world feeds her interest in helping people reduce the shopping noise and make decisions that just might improve their quality of life or make the everyday a little bit sweeter. Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024 Our climate coach Michael J. Coren is answering questions about environmental choices in our everyday lives. Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024 Grumbling about sky-high prices continues to be very much part of everyday conversation. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024 Help for struggling foster kids Since 2019, thousands of foster kids — and some of their caretakers — have been able to call a 24/7 hotline for help with everyday conflicts and receive expert support. Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Avoid prints like the plague In Beckham’s world, someone’s everyday clothes should whisper as opposed to shout. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024 Cowboy boots can now be an integral part of your everyday wardrobe, especially during the springtime April showers. Essence, 8 Apr. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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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