everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/adjective 4noun 2 adjective4 •ordinary and common, with nothing special about itAlthough it is an everyday virus, there is something about influenza that inspires awe. — 2010 •Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.When they had gone, Bobbie put on her everyday frock, and went down to the railway. — 1906 •(rare) Commonplace or ordinary during daytime.This was an everyday and everynight scene a couple of decades ago. — 1931 •Present or recurring every day.“What kind of place do you live in! Every time we turn around, somebody else is getting killed!” / “Believe me, it’s not an everyday occurrence.” An everyweek occurrence lately, however. — 1993 noun2 •The ordinary or routine day or occasion.Putting away the tableware for everyday, a chore which is part of the everyday. •(no longer used) Literally every day in succession, or every day but Sunday.
