Meaning of the word commonplace in English

What does commonplace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

commonplace

US /ˈkɑː.mən.pleɪs/
UK /ˈkɑː.mən.pleɪs/

Adjective

1.

happening often or often seen or experienced and so not considered to be special:

Example:
Electric cars are increasingly commonplace.

Noun

1.

a boring remark that is used very often and does not have much meaning:

Example:
We exchanged commonplaces about the weather over cups of tea.
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