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

  • (..) and everything was submitted with a receipt... - Yeah, I know. - and now it's questionable. It's not questionable, it's like a, a little out of ordinary. - Okay. Alright. - You know. I don't think it was; if that's what you think, that is fine, but I don't think that, because we was (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup
  • (..) was released years after the trial. You got paid regularly for good information. I mean the expenses were a little bit out of the ordinary... and it was really questioned. Don't tell Nancy I told you this. Well, I have to tell her, of course. Well then, if you have to, you have to. (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup