everyday
EHV-ree-day
Everyday (adjective) means Ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special. Example: “She wore her everyday clothes to run errands.”
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Ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special.
"She wore her everyday clothes to run errands."
"Traffic jams are an everyday problem in this city."
"Learning everyday phrases helps you chat with shopkeepers abroad."
How to use everyday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOrdinary or routine — the kind of thing that happens all the time.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the one-word adjective "everyday" (ordinary) with the two-word phrase "every day" (each day): "I wear everyday clothes every day."
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Common pairings
everyday life
everyday use
everyday objects
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Etymology
From Middle English everidayes, "every day's," from every + day.
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What does “everyday” mean?
The word “everyday” means ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special. In plain terms, ordinary or routine — the kind of thing that happens all the time.
How do you pronounce “everyday”?
“Everyday” is pronounced EHV-ree-day (/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “everyday” in a sentence?
Here is “everyday” used in a sentence: “She wore her everyday clothes to run errands.”
What part of speech is “everyday”?
“Everyday” is an adjective.
Where does the word “everyday” come from?
The word “everyday” comes from Middle English. From Middle English everidayes, "every day's," from every + day.
Is “everyday” a common word?
“Everyday” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between everyday and every day?
Everyday, written as one word, is an adjective meaning ordinary or routine, as in 'everyday clothes.' Every day, written as two words, means 'each day' and describes how often something happens, as in 'I walk to work every day.' If you can replace it with 'each day,' use two words.
What is an example of everyday?
Everyday describes ordinary things you meet as part of normal life: everyday clothes, everyday chores, everyday language, or the everyday routine of getting ready for work. It signals that something is common and unremarkable, rather than special or reserved for particular occasions.
What is the opposite of everyday?
The opposite of everyday is something special, exceptional, or out of the ordinary. Words like special, extraordinary, unusual, and occasional all contrast with it. A wedding outfit, for example, is the opposite of everyday wear because it is kept for rare and important occasions.
Is everyday formal or informal?
Everyday is neutral and works in both formal and informal writing. You can use it comfortably in casual conversation and in professional or academic contexts alike. Its meaning stays the same throughout — ordinary or routine — so the main thing to watch is spelling it as one word.
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