regular
1 of 2adjective
reg·u·lar ˈre-gyə-lər 
ˈre-g(ə-)lər,
also ˈrā-
1
: constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline
2
a
: recurring, attending, or functioning at fixed, uniform, or normal intervals
a regular income
a regular churchgoer
regular bowel movements
b
: orderly, methodical
regular habits
3
a
: formed, built, arranged, or ordered according to some established rule, law, principle, or type
b(1)
: both equilateral and equiangular
a regular polygon
(2)
: having faces that are congruent regular polygons and all the polyhedral angles congruent
a regular polyhedron
c
of a flower : having the arrangement of floral parts exhibiting radial symmetry with members of the same whorl similar in form
4
a
: normal, standard: such as
(1)
: absolute, complete
a regular fool
the office seemed like a regular madhouse
(2)
: thinking or behaving in an acceptable, normal, or agreeable manner
was a regular guy
b(1)
: conforming to the normal or usual manner of inflection
(2)
: weak sense 7
c
of a postage stamp : issued in large numbers over a long period for general use in prepayment of postage
5
: of, relating to, or constituting the permanent standing military force of a state
the regular army
regular soldiers
6
: belonging to a religious order
regular
2 of 2noun
1
: one who is regular: such as
a
: one who is usually present or participating
especially : a long-standing regular customer
b
: one who can be trusted or depended on
a party regular
c
: a player on an athletic team who usually starts every game
d
: one of the regular clergy
e
: a soldier in a regular army
2
: something of average or medium size
especially : a clothing size designed to fit a person of average height
Synonyms
Adjective
- constant
- frequent
- habitual
- periodic
- periodical
- repeated
- steady
Noun
- dogface
- fighter
- legionary
- legionnaire
- man-at-arms
- serviceman
- soldier
- trooper
- warrior
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Example Sentences
Adjective Most days she follows a regular routine. The town holds regular meetings. five regular payments of $100 We made regular use of the pool. Getting regular exercise is important. Exercise has become a regular part of my lifestyle. He is a regular contributor to the magazine. The seedlings were planted in regular rows. The wallpaper has a regular pattern of stripes. Noun They are regulars at the bar. He is a regular on the television show. the regulars on a baseball team “What kind of gas do you put in your car?” “I use regular.” We'll have one large soda and two regulars. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The shares ended regular trading down 0.1% and are down 20.8% so far this year. Alex Veiga, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Like the regular Mustang GT, the Dark Horse variant is only offered with Ford's Coyote 5.0-liter V-8. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 The street, where trains travel along a track just inches away from homes and businesses in the Vietnam capital, has long been one of the most popular tourist sites in Hanoi and a regular favorite on social media. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 Each chef has seen their DMs flood with requests from prospective clients; Ruben says that this year, for the first time, all of her regular clients were sourced from social media alone. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2022 But even then, his job description is often boiled down to what would be expected from any regular edge rusher, lined up across from a tackle with his hand in the dirt. Stephen Means, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 Even into my teens, McDonald’s was a regular road trip stop, and every once in a while, a tired parent dropped a bag of Burger King on the dinner table. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 In between classes, study sessions, and hanging out at the student union, aim to make regular exercise part of your weekly routine, says Dr. Adams. Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 15 Sep. 2022 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The Duchess is a regular at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London every summer too — a contest Federer has won eight times in his illustrious career. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Carissa Bloom, a regular at E.C. Pops, decided to bring a couple friends for their first visit. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2022 But when handsome local Jude Fuller becomes a regular at Nesto's truck, the two cannot get enough of each other. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2022 Assayas, a French filmmaker who’s a regular at the Cannes film festival (where this TV series debuted in May), is a perennial commenter on the state of the entertainment industry. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 June 2022 Nodding in the direction of the mercurial manager Billy Martin, on the dugout steps, Roger, a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, speculated about potential roles. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 Scott Adkins, a regular at the Cannes film market, will lead action thriller Violence of Action alongside Cam Gigandet. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 Chaney, 65, was a breast cancer survivor, a regular at the church and grandmother who loved bingo and going shopping, the Buffalo News reported. Sanya Mansoor, Time, 16 May 2022 See More
Adjective
After participants receive the vaccine, they would then be intentionally infected with hepatitis C virus and monitored over several weeks or months during regular check-ins. Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The shares ended regular trading down 0.1% and are down 20.8% so far this year. Alex Veiga, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Like the regular Mustang GT, the Dark Horse variant is only offered with Ford's Coyote 5.0-liter V-8. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 The street, where trains travel along a track just inches away from homes and businesses in the Vietnam capital, has long been one of the most popular tourist sites in Hanoi and a regular favorite on social media. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 Each chef has seen their DMs flood with requests from prospective clients; Ruben says that this year, for the first time, all of her regular clients were sourced from social media alone. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2022 But even then, his job description is often boiled down to what would be expected from any regular edge rusher, lined up across from a tackle with his hand in the dirt. Stephen Means, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 Even into my teens, McDonald’s was a regular road trip stop, and every once in a while, a tired parent dropped a bag of Burger King on the dinner table. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 In between classes, study sessions, and hanging out at the student union, aim to make regular exercise part of your weekly routine, says Dr. Adams. Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 15 Sep. 2022 Noun
Luca Guadagnino is a regular at the Venice Film Festival. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The Duchess is a regular at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London every summer too — a contest Federer has won eight times in his illustrious career. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Carissa Bloom, a regular at E.C. Pops, decided to bring a couple friends for their first visit. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2022 But when handsome local Jude Fuller becomes a regular at Nesto's truck, the two cannot get enough of each other. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2022 Assayas, a French filmmaker who’s a regular at the Cannes film festival (where this TV series debuted in May), is a perennial commenter on the state of the entertainment industry. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 June 2022 Nodding in the direction of the mercurial manager Billy Martin, on the dugout steps, Roger, a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, speculated about potential roles. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 Scott Adkins, a regular at the Cannes film market, will lead action thriller Violence of Action alongside Cam Gigandet. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022 Chaney, 65, was a breast cancer survivor, a regular at the church and grandmother who loved bingo and going shopping, the Buffalo News reported. Sanya Mansoor, Time, 16 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English reguler, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin regularis regular, from Latin, of a bar, from regula rule — more at rule
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing regular
Kids Definition
regular
adjective
reg·u·lar ˈre-gyə-lər
1
: steady in practice or occurrence : happening on or as if on a schedule
a regular routine
The club holds regular meetings.
2
: following established usages or rules
regular procedures
3
: normal entry 1 sense 1
Practice will be at the regular time.
The regular price is $15.
4
: following the usual manner of inflection
"Talk" is a regular verb, but "say" is not.
5
: having all sides equal and all angles equal
a regular polygon
Medical Definition
regular
adjective
reg·u·lar ˈreg-yə-lər
1
: having or constituting an isometric system
regular crystals
2
: conforming to what is usual or normal: as
a
: recurring or functioning at fixed or normal intervals
regular bowel movements
b
: having menstrual periods or bowel movements at normal intervals
regular 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- frequent
- periodic
- repeated
- steady
- periodical
- constant
- continual
- habitual
- recurrent
- recurring
- intermittent
- hourly
- chronic
- cyclic
- usual
- expected
- 24-7
- cyclical
- confirmed
- round-the-clock
- around-the-clock
- inveterate
- 24/7
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- infrequent
- occasional
- irregular
- episodic
- unusual
- unexpected
- inconstant
- episodical
2
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10 Synonyms & Similar Words
- systematic
- organized
- regularized
- structured
- systematized
- methodical
- standardized
- methodic
- neat
- orderly
- specific
- detailed
- ordered
- accurate
- precise
- correct
- clocklike
- exact
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- irregular
- haphazard
- immethodical
- disorganized
- unsystematic
- nonsystematic
- patternless
- chaotic
- planless
- disorderly
- disordered
- hit-or-miss
- systemless
- unordered
- shambolic
3
as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead Synonyms & Similar Words
- formal
- conventional
- ceremonial
- ceremonious
- routine
- official
- orthodox
- proper
- correct
- authorized
- respectable
- polite
- decorous
- ritual
- systematic
- certified
- sanctioned
- accepted
- ritualistic
- nice
- seemly
- genteel
- orderly
- methodical
- formalistic
- methodic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- informal
- casual
- irregular
- unconventional
- unorthodox
- unofficial
- unauthorized
- improper
- freewheeling
- unceremonious
- unsuitable
- inappropriate
- unhappy
- unfit
- incorrect
- unseemly
- inept
- unbecoming
- infelicitous
- indecorous
- graceless
- unapt
4
as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies Synonyms & Similar Words
- simple
- complete
- unconditional
- pure
- sheer
- total
- absolute
- perfect
- definite
- utter
- very
- outright
- real
- damned
- damn
- thorough
- deadly
- constant
- thoroughgoing
- huge
- dreadful
- categorical
- endless
- unadulterated
- stone
- fair
- blank
- unmitigated
- straight-out
- genuine
- unqualified
- flat
- perpetual
- clean
- crashing
- unalloyed
- profound
- all-out
- classic
- downright
- rank
- consummate
- out-and-out
- plumb
- horrible
- blooming
- bodacious
- eternal
- habitual
- authentic
- stark
- terrible
- dead
- main
- veritable
- categoric
- flat-out
- unrestricted
- arrant
- extreme
- extraordinary
- terrific
- unremitting
- supreme
- superlative
- confirmed
- undying
- hopeless
- inveterate
- surpassing
- frightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- restricted
- questionable
- doubtful
- qualified
- uncertain
- dubious
- equivocal
5
as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends Synonyms & Similar Words
- normal
- typical
- standard
- usual
- average
- true
- characteristic
- ordinary
- representative
- conventional
- customary
- archetypal
- classic
- everyday
- common
- archetypical
- routine
- predictable
- habitual
- workaday
- commonplace
- expected
- textbook
- familiar
- vintage
- unremarkable
- predominant
- wonted
- unexceptional
- preponderant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- irregular
- special
- abnormal
- atypical
- unusual
- anomalous
- infrequent
- deviant
- uncommon
- aberrant
- extraordinary
- unconventional
- unique
- untypical
- distinctive
- rare
- exceptional
- remarkable
- unexpected
- unpredictable
- noteworthy
- unfamiliar
- singular
- nontypical
- nonrepresentative
- especial
- peculiar
- unwonted
- idiosyncratic
- unorthodox
- eccentric
- odd
- unknown
- uncustomary
- strange
- erratic
- oddball
- curious
- wacky
- rare
- funky
- nonconformist
- quirky
- offbeat
- funny
- outlandish
- fantastic
- bizarre
- outrageous
- singular
- weird
- unnatural
- fantastical
- wild
- freakish
- whacky
- freak
- screwy
- kooky
- outré
- way-out
- out-of-the-way
- kookie
- far-out
regular
2 of 2noun
1
as in soldier
a person engaged in military service throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen Synonyms & Similar Words
- soldier
- warrior
- marine
- fighter
- veteran
- raider
- ranger
- serviceman
- trooper
- legionary
- legionnaire
- dogface
- irregular
- recruit
- dragoon
- partisan
- knight
- man-at-arms
- musketeer
- cavalier
- combatant
- conscript
- guerrilla
- foot soldier
- infantryman
- commando
- paramilitary
- cuirassier
- carabinier
- cavalryman
- doughboy
- servicewoman
- champion
- rifleman
- archer
- grunt
- noncombatant
- guerilla
- footman
- Confederate
- counterguerrilla
- artilleryman
- counterguerilla
- cannoneer
- guardsman
- militiaman
- jarhead
- Continental
- reservist
- gunner
- lancer
- minuteman
- partizan
- warhorse
- carabineer
- enrollee
- pikeman
- draftee
- mortarman
- spearman
- crossbowman
- GI
- gendarme
- Federal
- digger
- lifer
- gallowglass
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- civilian
2
as in familiar
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table Synonyms & Similar Words
- familiar
- frequenter
- guest
- fan
- habitue
- patron
- lover
- denizen
- habitué
- rat
- customer
- haunter
- client
- fancier
- enthusiast
- devotee
- fanatic
- addict
- buff
- maniac
- aficionado
- freak
- fiend
- bug
- nut
- afficionado
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of regular are natural, normal, and typical. While all these words mean "being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average," regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern.
the club's regular monthly meeting
The words natural and regular are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being.
the natural love of a mother for her child
While in some cases nearly identical to regular, normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected.
normal behavior for a two-year-old
The synonyms typical and regular are sometimes interchangeable, but typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality.
a typical small town