Definitions

1. noun

a thing or situation that is ordinary or unremarkable; a trite or overused idea or expression.

“The author’s use of the phrase ‘another day, another dollar’ made the dialogue sound quite commonplace.”

2. adjective

ordinary, usual, or expected; not remarkable or unusual.

“The small village was a very commonplace place, with nothing particularly noteworthy to see.”

3. adverb

in a normal or usual way; without surprise or excitement.

“She went to work in the morning as commonplace, without any hesitation or fuss.”