Commonplace Definition
commonplace
adjective
- completely ordinary and unremarkable; "air travel has now become commonplace"; "commonplace everyday activities"
- not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; "an unglamorous job greasing engines"
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
noun
- a trite or obvious remark
"Commonplace" in song lyrics
See how commonplace is used in real songs:
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"And termite swarms are commonplace"
Aesop Rock — Same Space -
"What if she tried to get her face erased like it was commonplace"
Public Enemy — Plastic Nation -
"the art of the commonplace"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with commonplace
Usage tips for "commonplace"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "commonplace" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for commonplace to find words that pair well.