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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“I’m sure everybody wants to play us. Let’s get that out there, like, everybody wants to play us,” Redick said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"It brings great closure to everybody that this individual is behind bars," Garland said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Spoiler alert: That may be bondholders, Social Security recipients, or just about everybody.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"I have 22 years experience. For us, this is something like normal, but for other people, is not normal," Itani said, adding, "I'm sad, like everybody".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“In Mariposa, the king and the queen made sure everybody got what they needed,” Natalie said, “and everybody was happy.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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