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