Definition of everyday adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used or happening every day or regularly; ordinary. Change is a part of everyday life in business. Using everyday objects, basic scientific principles can be explained to young children.
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.
This article covers the definitions, usage tips, examples, and exercises to help you distinguish between “everyday” and “every day”. By understanding these differences, you will avoid common mistakes and improve your writing skills.
Everyday is most commonly used as an adjective meaning daily or, in a more figurative sense, ordinary, as in an everyday occurrence. The phrase every day means each day—it functions as an adverb to describe how frequently an action is done, as in I try to exercise every day.