Everyday
/ˈɛvriˌdeɪ/
Definitions
Happening or used on most days; common and ordinary.
/ˈɛvriˌdeɪ/
Happening or used regularly; daily
She wore her everyday clothes to the park.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite t-shirt. You wear it a lot, right? That's everyday. It's something you use or experience pretty much all the time, like brushing your teeth or going to school.
👶 For kids: Something that happens or is used all the time, like going to school or eating dinner.
More Examples
Reading is an everyday activity for her.
The newspaper contains everyday news about the world.
How It's Used
"The everyday routines of life often go unnoticed."
"She used her everyday dishes for the dinner party."
From the Old English words 'æfre' (ever) and 'dæg' (day), meaning 'of every day'. The word evolved over time to form the modern compound adjective.
The term 'everyday' has been used since the late 16th century to describe something that is used or occurs regularly. It has retained the meaning of common or ordinary throughout its history.