usual

noun

UK/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
US/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Definitions of usual noun

  1. Singular

    The drink, especially an alcoholic beverage, that someone most frequently orders, particularly in a bar.

    • A gin and tonic for my father, and I'll take my regular order.

    • I'll have the usual, please.

    • "What can I get you?" the bartender asked. "The usual," he replied.

adjective

UK/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
US/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Definitions of usual adjective

  1. A2

    Conforming to what is typical or expected; occurring, done, or used most of the time.

    • I went to bed at the customary time, as I always do.

    • The amount of rainfall in the mountains this summer exceeded the typical amount.

    • You'll find the cutlery where it's normally kept.