Commonplace

/ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A usual or ordinary occurrence.

In the quaint town, a visit to the local bakery became a commonplace for the residents.

A statement that is trite or overly familiar.

His speech was filled with commonplaces that made it lack originality.

adjective

Not unusual; ordinary.

The menu was filled with commonplace dishes that didn’t impress the diners.

Commonly found or prevalent.

In today’s society, the idea of remote work has become quite commonplace.

The term originates from the Latin 'communis' meaning common and 'locus' meaning place.

commonplace book

A book for recording thoughts, quotes, and ideas.

commonplace in society

An idea or behavior that is widely accepted and practiced.

common

Shared by or involving all members of a group.

place

A particular position or point in space.

Basic

That movie was pretty basic, nothing out of the ordinary.

Meh

The concert was just meh, nothing really special.