regular

reg|u|lar1 [ `regjələr ] adjective ***

▸ 1 arranged evenly

▸ 2 doing something often

▸ 3 ordinary

▸ 4 with normal grammar

▸ 5 of professional army

1. ) usually before noun arranged so that there is the same amount of time between events, or the same amount of space between objects:

We hold regular monthly meetings.

be/keep in regular contact (with someone): I keep in regular contact with my sisters.

at regular intervals: The flowers were placed at regular intervals of about four inches.

on a regular basis: They've been meeting on a regular basis.

a ) arranged to form an even shape:

He was very handsome, with strong regular features.

2. ) only before noun used for describing people who go somewhere or do something frequently:

Jason was a regular customer in the store.

a ) used for describing things that people frequently do or things that frequently happen:

Regular exercise is essential for good health.

I can assure you that cheating is not a regular occurrence at this school.

3. ) used for describing things that are ordinary or of average size:

The price of regular unleaded gasoline is set to rise.

a cheeseburger and regular fries

a ) used for describing someone who is ordinary and pleasant:

Tim seems like a regular guy.

4. ) LINGUISTICS following the normal patterns of grammar:

regular verbs

─ opposite IRREGULAR

5. ) only before noun belonging to a professional army, or consisting of professional soldiers:

regular soldiers/troops

╾ reg|u|lar|i|ty / regjE`lerEti / noun uncount

regular

reg|u|lar 2 [ `regjələr ] noun count

1. ) a customer who usually goes to the same bar, restaurant, or store, or someone who usually plays a sport with the same team:

a bar frequented by loyal regulars

2. ) a regular soldier or a member of the regular armed forces

3. ) AMERICAN the most common type of gasoline for your car:

Fill it up with regular, please.