regular

Definition

  • noun: someone who goes somewhere very often
  • noun: one who is regular
  • adjective: happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
  • adjective: belonging to a religious order
  • usually plural

Examples

  • The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight 'at regular intervals'. [=there is the same amount of time between buses]

  • It's nothing special, just a 'regular' [='basic'] stereo. = It's just a 'regular old' stereo.

  • He is one of the store's 'regular customers'. [=customers who shop at the store frequently]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Hey, George. -Hey, I'm starving. Last one. Listen, you gotta help me out. Elaine and Puddy broke up. He's treating me like a regular customer. I tried to tell you, but you wouldn't listen. No. You were gonna get a deal. There's no law in this place. Anything goes. It's Thunderdome. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11