Usual

/ˈjuːʒuəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Habitually occurring or done; customary.

It is usual for him to arrive at work by nine o'clock.

Commonly encountered or occurring.

The usual suspects were at the bar last night.

Typically expected or anticipated.

She followed her usual routine on the weekend.

From Middle English 'usual', from Old French 'usuel', from Latin 'usialis', from 'uti' meaning 'to use'.

as usual:

In the way that is normally expected; typically.

usual suspects:

The individuals commonly involved in a certain situation.

Same old thing.

Just the usual for me, nothing special.

The regular deal.

I'll take the usual, thanks!