everyday

everyday
adj. /ev"ree day'/; n. /ev"ree day"/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to every day; daily: an everyday occurrence.
2. of or for ordinary days, as contrasted with Sundays, holidays, or special occasions: everyday clothes.
3. such as is met with every day; ordinary; commonplace: a placid, everyday scene.
n.
4. the routine or ordinary day or occasion: We use inexpensive plates for everyday.
[1325-75; ME everydayes. See EVERY, DAY]
Syn. 2, 3. workday, common, usual.

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