Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

workaday

Adjective
/ˈwɜːrkəˌdeɪ/
Definition
Ordinary, mundane, or commonplace; typically associated with everyday tasks and life.
Examples
  • Despite its workaday exterior, the building held a lot of historical significance.
  • She appreciated the workaday aspects of her job, finding joy in the regular tasks.
  • The story was set in a workaday town where nothing extraordinary ever happened.
Meaning
Describing something that is characterized by the routine and normalcy of daily existence, often lacking excitement or extravagance.
Synonyms
  • mundane
  • ordinary
  • everyday
  • routine
  • commonplace