Synonyms

everybody

American

[ev-ree-bod-ee, -buhd-ee] / ˈɛv riˌbɒd i, -ˌbʌd i /

pronoun

every person.

everybody British

/ ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdɪ /

pronoun

every person; everyone

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Usage

See each, else.

Etymology

Origin of everybody

First recorded in 1520–30; every + body

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Example Sentences

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On a show that boasts television’s nitpickiest fans, Ding has achieved the unthinkable: Everybody loves him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“It’s cool to have four championships, but the only important year is 2026. Everybody started with zero points on the board and we need to do it all over again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"Everybody has good days and bad days," says Hutcherson.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

"Everybody else has got to do their job in order for LJ to do hers."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Everybody was already at the places they would be for the rest of the day.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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