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Regular (Noun)

A soldier in the regular army.

Nouns denoting people.

He was a regular in the British Army for 20 years before joining the reserves.
As a regular, she had to maintain a strict physical fitness standard to stay in the military.
After completing his service, the regular received an honorable discharge from the army.
Regulars like him often received specialized training for specific military roles.
In the hierarchy of the military, the regular held a higher rank than the reserve soldier.

A garment size for persons of average height and weight.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

A regular patron; "an habitue of the racetrack"; "a bum who is a Central Park fixture".

Nouns denoting people.

The coffee shop owner knew the regular who always ordered a large coffee with room for cream by name and drink of choice.
As a regular at the local bar, he had his own stool and the bartender knew his drink of choice before he even ordered.
She was a regular at the farmer's market, always arriving early to snag the freshest produce from her favorite vendors.
The street performer had grown accustomed to the regular who always tossed a few dollars into his guitar case.
The library staff knew the regular who spent hours poring over the newspapers and magazines, often falling asleep in his favorite chair.

A dependable follower (especially in party politics); "he is one of the party regulars".

Nouns denoting people.

The local politician relied on the regulars to show up at every town hall meeting and rally.
As a regular at the Democratic National Convention, she had a front-row seat to the presidential nomination.
He was a regular at the Republican party headquarters, volunteering his time to make phone calls and stuff envelopes.
The senator's regulars were fiercely loyal and would defend her policies to anyone who would listen.
At the annual party conference, the regulars were easy to spot, wearing their familiar buttons and badges.