Occurs chiefly with the definite article (‘the usual’) meaning ‘what is customary or expected’. Countable in some contexts; plural ‘usuals’ attested for ‘regular customers’.

Synonyms

routine

habit

custom

Definitions

usualadjective

Commonly occurring or done; customary.

It was the usual routine for him to have coffee in the morning.

Ordinary or typical; not exceptional.

She wore her usual outfit to the party, nothing too fancy.

usualnoun

That which is habitual, customary, or expected, especially when requested or referred to with the definite article.

I’ll have the usual, please.