You use everyday to describe something which happens or is used every day, or forms a regular and basic part of your life, so it is not especially interesting or unusual.
In the course of my everyday life, I had very little contact with teenagers.
...opportunities for improving fitness in your everyday routine.
...the everyday problems of living in the city.
A paint finish can transform something everyday and mundane into something more elaborate.
Synonyms: daily, day-to-day, diurnal, quotidian More Synonyms of everyday
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everyday in British English
(ˈɛvrɪˌdeɪ)
adjective
1.
happening each day; daily
2.
commonplace or usual; ordinary
3.
suitable for or used on ordinary days as distinct from Sundays or special days
everyday in American English
(ˈɛvriˌdeɪ)
adjective
1.
daily
one's everyday routine
2.
suitable for ordinary days
everyday shoes
3.
usual; common
an everyday occurrence
Examples of 'everyday' in a sentence
everyday
Steve Lathan seemed unwilling to wake at all, almost as if he preferred his nightmare to everyday life.
Loraine, Philip LOADED QUESTIONS (2002)
A healthy and whole spirit affects everything from a patient's attitude and motivation to his everyday relationships.
French, Vivian &Fisher, Chris (illustrator) THE STAPLE STREET GANG: MANDY AND THE PURPLE SPOTTED HANKY (2002)
In other languages
everyday
British English: everyday ADJECTIVE
Everyday describes something that is a regular part of your life.
In the course of my everyday life, I had very little contact with teenagers.