Regular

/ˈrɛɡjʊlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who habitually visits a particular place.

She is a regular at the coffee shop down the street.

adjective

Occurring or done on a routine basis; normal or predictable.

He goes to the gym on a regular basis.

Consistent in pattern, structure, or arrangement.

The regular shape of the tiles makes them easy to install.

In accordance with law or established standards.

The restaurant is licensed and follows regular health inspections.

Having the same size and shape.

They prefer using regular-sized envelopes for their letters.

In soccer, a player who is part of the starting lineup.

He was a regular player on the team for three seasons.

Late Middle English: from Latin regularis, from regula 'rule'.

regular customer

A patron who frequently visits a business.

regular basis

Occurring at consistent intervals.

regular employee

A worker who has a permanent position within a company.

regular features

Common, typical characteristics.

irregular

Not conforming to established rules or patterns.

regulatory

Relating to the act of controlling or governing.

regimen

A systematic plan or course of action to improve health.

Regular Joe

He considers himself just a regular Joe, nothing special.

Regulars

The regulars at the bar know each other well.