routine

noun
UK: /ruːˈtiːn/
US: /ruːˈtiːn/

  1. A usual way of doing things.

    1. I have a morning routine before work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her daily routine involves walking the dog and checking her emails. [ ] [ ]

  2. A series of movements or activities that are repeated.

    1. The dancers performed a complex routine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gymnast's floor routine was perfectly executed, earning her a high score. [ ] [ ]

  3. A fixed way of doing things that may become boring.

    1. Life had become a boring routine. [ ] [ ]
    2. He felt trapped in the monotonous routine of his office job. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

procedure habit pattern practice custom
routine adjective

  1. Done as part of what usually happens; not special.

    1. It's just a routine checkup. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor ordered routine blood tests to monitor my health. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "routine" in English means: A usual way of doing things., A series of movements or activities that are repeated., A fixed way of doing things that may become boring..

The phonetic transcription of "routine" is /ruːˈtiːn/ in British English and /ruːˈtiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "routine": procedure, habit, pattern, practice, custom.

Example usage of "routine": "I have a morning routine before work.". More examples on the page.