regular

/ˈrɛɡjələr/
noun
  1. A person who frequently visits or uses a particular place or service.
    • The barista greeted the regulars with a smile.
    • The café owner knows all the regulars by name.
    • He's a regular at the gym and comes every morning.
  2. A member of a permanent military force, as opposed to a volunteer or reserve.
    • The regulars were called in to handle the emergency.
    • He served as a regular in the army for ten years.
    • The base is staffed by both regulars and reservists.
  3. A standard size or version of something, especially a food or drink item.
    • The menu offers small, regular, and large portions.
    • She ordered a regular fries with her burger.
    • I'll take a regular of the soup, please.
adverb
  1. In a regular manner; frequently or consistently.
    • He exercises regular to stay in shape.
    • The team meets regular to discuss progress.
    • She checks her email regular throughout the day.
adjective
  1. Following a consistent pattern or schedule; happening at fixed intervals.
    • She goes for a regular checkup at the dentist every six months.
    • I try to get regular exercise to stay healthy.
    • The bus makes regular stops along this route every hour.
  2. Normal, usual, or standard; not special or different.
    • He wore his regular clothes instead of a uniform.
    • This is just a regular weekday for me — nothing exciting.
    • I'll have a regular coffee with milk, please.
  3. Having a shape with equal sides and equal angles; symmetrical.
    • The artist drew a regular hexagon for the design.
    • Snowflakes often form regular, six-sided crystals.
    • A square is a regular shape because all sides are the same length.
  4. Conforming to rules or standards; proper and orderly.
    • Please follow the regular procedure when submitting your application.
    • The meeting was conducted in a regular and professional manner.
    • The teacher expects regular behavior from all students.
  5. Of average size or frequency; medium or ordinary.
    • He uses a regular pencil, not a mechanical one.
    • I ordered a regular pizza, not a large one.
    • The store sells regular and extra-long pants.
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