ordinary

Definition

  • noun: a prelate exercising original jurisdiction over a specified territory or group
  • adjective: normal or usual
  • adjective: of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events
  • usually used in the phrase 'out of the ordinary'
  • synonyms: routine, usual, common

Examples

  • They had their morning coffee 'in the ordinary way', reading the paper and not speaking until they were finished.

  • My wife thought our guide was strange, but he seemed perfectly 'ordinary' to me.

  • They've had the 'ordinary' problems associated with starting a new business.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Is this your kid? - Oh no. I agree. I think she should work with us. Undercover of course. The point is there are no unattractive women here. Where are the ordinary women? - Nowhere. This is a movie. - No, this is California. And thanks. It was sweet the way you got that girl's number. (..)
    1993 Last Action Hero