Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garden-variety
Adjective
/ˈɡɑːrdən ˈværiˌti/
Definition
Common or ordinary.
Examples
- This is just a garden-variety problem that can be solved easily.
- He gave a garden-variety excuse for being late, which didn’t impress anyone.
- The movie was entertaining, but it was a garden-variety romantic comedy.
Meaning
The term ‘garden-variety’ refers to something that is typical or not special in any significant way, often used to describe things that are standard or run-of-the-mill.
Synonyms
- Common
- Ordinary
- Average
- Run-of-the-mill
- Standard
