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COMMONPLACE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Commonplace.

How to pronounce commonplace:

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Commonplace - as a noun

A trite or obvious remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banality13bromide12cliche13platitude12

Commonplace - as an adjective satellite

Completely ordinary and unremarkable

Example: "Air travel has now become commonplace"

Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

Example: "An unglamorous job greasing engines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humdrum15prosaic11unglamorous14unglamourous

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

Example: "His remarks were trite and commonplace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banal7hackneyed22old-hatshopworn16stock11threadbare16timeworn13tired6trite5well-worn

Commonplace - as a verb

To make a commonplace book.

To enter in a commonplace book, or to reduce to general heads.

To utter commonplaces; to indulge in platitudes.

Commonplace - as an adjective

Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.

Example Sentences

"Wearing jeans to work has become commonplace in many offices."
"It is a commonplace practice to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time."
"Texting while walking has become a commonplace occurrence."
"In today's technology-driven society, smartphones are commonplace."
"Having a cup of coffee in the morning is a commonplace habit for many people."
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Word Game Points

Is COMMONPLACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, commonplace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMMONPLACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is COMMONPLACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, commonplace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMMONPLACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is COMMONPLACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, commonplace is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMMONPLACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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