the usual

noun
UK: /ðə ˈjuːʒuəl/
US: /ðə ˈjuːʒuəl/

  1. The thing that you normally have or do.

    1. I'll have the usual, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. He walked in and ordered the usual drink without even looking at the menu. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that is normal, common, or typical.

    1. The weather is the usual for this time of year. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the initial shock, the office returned to the usual routine of work and meetings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

the norm
the usual adjective

  1. What is expected or typical.

    1. Is everything the usual? [ ] [ ]
    2. It was the usual story: traffic delays, missed appointments, and general chaos. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the usual" in English means: The thing that you normally have or do., Something that is normal, common, or typical..

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

Synonyms for "the usual": the norm.

Example usage of "the usual": "I'll have the usual, please.". More examples on the page.