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

  • (..) A talking here? Robots, poppenspelers, kleifiguren, "t he same money to the steroids. Mr.. Benson. Ladies and gentlemen, this has nothing to trucage to make, but I am an ordinary. And as for, honey is very important for me. It is important for all bees. We have 't invented. We make it. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie