commonplace
Translation
commonplace, ordinary, unremarkable
Examples
Electric cars are now commonplace.
Electric cars are now commonplace.
He made a few commonplace remarks.
He made a few commonplace remarks.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is commonplace to be ordinary or normal Smartphones are commonplace today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ordinary, mundane, unremarkable; Antonyms: unusual, extraordinary, rare
Etymology
From 'common' + 'place'. Something found in a common place, thus ordinary or unremarkable.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'common place' like a public park—what you see there is usually commonplace.