Ordinary Definition & Meaning
ordinary
- adjective
- not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree; "ordinary everyday objects"; "ordinary decency"; "an ordinary day"; "an ordinary wine"
- lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered; "average people"; "the ordinary (or common) man in the street"
- noun
- a judge of a probate court
- the expected or commonplace condition or situation; "not out of the ordinary"
- a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death
- an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
- (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
"Ordinary" in song lyrics
See how ordinary is used in real songs:
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"To be the known for all you're odd or ordinary"
The Arsonists — Fat Laces -
"Why? Let's see, I'm not ordinary"
Artifacts — Heavy Ammunition -
"Oh man, this is very scary, Bza-Bza-Bza-Bobby not the ordinary"
Blakroc (The Black Keys) f/ Pharoahe Monch, RZA — Dollaz & Sense
Words that rhyme with ordinary
Usage tips for "ordinary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ordinary" 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 ordinary to find words that pair well.
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- What does ordinary mean?
- not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree; "ordinary everyday objects"; "ordinary decency"; "an ordinary day"; "an ordinary wine" lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered; "average people"; "the ordinary (or common) man in the street" a judge of a probate court the expected or commonplace condition or situation
- What part of speech is ordinary?
- Ordinary is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does ordinary have?
- Ordinary has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).