Meaning: Regular, usual, common.

Examples:

It was a typical weekend in the summer for me: I went to the beach and went out to eat with friends, as usual.

It’s hard for me to describe a typical day at work because every day is different.

They had a typical Thanksgiving dinner: turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

Pop Quiz:

What’s the opposite of typical?

A.  Extraordinary

B.  Boring

C.  Normal

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The correct answer is A. Extraordinary means not ordinary, so if something is not ordinary, it’s also not regular or usual or common – which is the opposite of typical!