everyday
adjective
ev·ery·day
ˈev-rē-ˌdā 
ˌev-re-ˈdā
ˌev-re-ˈdā
: encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary
everyday clothes
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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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Critics worry the federal government is building surveillance systems that know too much about everyday people.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
After surging to record highs above $5,500 per ounce at the start of the year, the precious metal captured an uptick in attention from both institutional investors and everyday buyers looking for stability in an uncertain economic environment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Everyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/everyday. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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everyday
adjective
ev·ery·day
ˌev-rē-ˌdā
: used, suitable for, or seen every day : ordinary
everyday clothes
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