everybody

[ ev-ree-bod-ee, -buhd-ee ]

pronoun

1. every person.

everybody

/ ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdɪ /

pronoun

1. every person; everyone

Usage Note

See each, else.

Usage

See everyone

Word History and Origins

Origin of everybody¹

First recorded in 1520–30; every + body

Example Sentences

“My Treaty Principles Bill says that I, like everybody else, whether their ancestors came here a thousand years ago, like some of mine did, or just got off the plane at Auckland International Airport this morning to begin their journey as New Zealanders, have the same basic rights and dignity,” says Seymour, who has Māori ancestry.

From BBC

“It helps everybody, the vibe, the mojo,” Nacua said of how his and Kupp’s performances impact the team.

From Los Angeles Times

“I mean that’s our leader, that’s our guy. So when No. 10 is feeling great, it bleeds into everybody else.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Everybody was being sick, apart from one man who kept calmly coming up the bar and ordering large whiskies."

From BBC

She said the hardest part of the job was turning people away and "we do our very best to help everybody, but we're restricted by budget, lack of housing, lack of provision and lack of other services".

From BBC