Everyday vs Every Day

Everyday is an adjective meaning ordinary or usual.

  • These are my everyday shoes.
  • We discussed everyday problems.
  • It is an everyday activity.

Every day means each day.

  • I walk every day.
  • She reads every day.
  • We speak every day.

Easy test

If the words describe a noun, everyday may be correct.

If they tell you when or how often something happens, use every day.