cliche
noun/kliˈʃeɪ/
Frequency rank: #11,029 most common English word
Meaning
A phrase or idea that has been used so often it has lost its originality and impact.
Example sentence
The speech was full of cliche and lacked any original ideas.
Synonyms & related words
- stereotype
- platitude
- truism
- banality
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