Definition of Commonplace
Commonplace
com·mon·place
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Found or occurring frequently; ordinary and unremarkable.
e.g. The tourist trap was a commonplace destination for visitors.
(adjective)
unoriginal and uninteresting;
e.g. The gift shop used to sell interesting souvenirs, but now it only sells commonplace objects like pens and fridge magnets.
(noun)
something that is usual, common, and ordinary;
e.g. A cup of coffee in the morning has become a commonplace for him.
(noun)
a statement or topic that seems boring and unoriginal due to its being obvious and true;
e.g. She mentioned some commonplace about kindness being the most important virtue.
(noun)
in old usage, a passage from a book that is notable or striking in some way and which is subsequently copied/entered into a special notebook or book;
e.g. She jotted down the commonplace in her notebook.
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