Word of the Day: Cliché

cli-ché / klē-ˈshā

noun

1. an expression that is overused to the point that it has become trite and unoriginal

Last, but not least, avoid clichés like the plague.

William Safire, 1929-2009

2. in drama, writing, etc., a stereotypical theme or situation; an expected trope

I think to be oversensitive about clichés is like being oversensitive about table manners.

Evelyn Waugh, 1903-1966

3. anything that has been so overused it has become commonplace

…whether you have an upscale French bistro, a modern sushi bar, or a rustic farm to table restaurant, there are certain restaurant décor trends that have become ubiquitous to the point of cliché, and should perhaps be avoided if you want to maintain a unique look.

blog.chefworks.com/uniforms/10-restaurant-décor-cliches-to-avoid/

adjective

1. stereotypical; trite

I know it sounds cliché, but you have to believe in yourself because there’s going to be moments that no one else does.

Paulo Costanzo, 1978-