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

  • (..) Your jailer, huh? Yeah, boy, I'm makin' such a great deal on you, You wouldn't believe it. You're a regular cash cow, kid. That plus $ million, I could probably retire by the time I'm years old. Look, you're gonna have to help me out a little bit here. (..)
    1993 Free Willy