Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

commonplace

adjective

/ˈkɒmənpleɪs/

Definition

Something that is ordinary or unremarkable; an idea or expression that is widely used and lacks originality.

Examples

His arguments were filled with commonplace ideas that didn’t add anything new to the discussion.
In today’s discussions, it’s easy to get lost in commonplace remarks rather than innovative thoughts.

Meaning

Commonplace refers to items, ideas, or actions that are so frequent that they have become typical or expected, lacking in anything unusual or distinctive.