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

  • (..) Thank you. "During the Sassanid period, people were divided into two classes, "the royalty, "the upper class and the normal people." "The regular class." What did they ask you? Whether your dad knew she was pregnant. Forgive us for taking your time. There's nothing to forgive. (..)
    2011 A Separation