Frequent Meaning

UK /ˈfriːkwənt/
US /ˈfriːkwənt/
Word Definition
frequent meaning

Frequent Definition & Usage

adjective

Occurring or happening at short intervals or repeatedly.

Examples

  • "She made frequent trips to the library to study."
  • "The city is known for its frequent rainstorms in the spring."
  • "He frequently checks his email for updates."
  • "They made frequent visits to their grandmother's house on weekends."
  • "The doctor recommended frequent exercise to improve her health."
verb

To visit or go to a place often or habitually.

Examples

  • "He frequents the coffee shop on his way to work."
  • "They frequently visit the park to enjoy nature."
  • "I used to frequent that bookstore before it closed down."
  • "Many tourists frequent this beach during the summer."
  • "She frequented the local gym for years before switching to a new one."

Cultural Context

The word 'frequent' has evolved from Latin 'frequentare', meaning 'to visit often'. It reflects the importance of regularity and habitual action, which are often culturally valued in both personal and professional contexts.

The Frequent Visitor

Story

The Frequent Visitor

Every morning, the streets of the city echoed with the rhythm of daily routines. Among the many figures rushing to work was Lucy, a frequent visitor to the same café. She would stop by every morning, just as the barista prepared her usual coffee. But today, as she stepped into the café, something was different. Instead of the familiar hum of conversation, the café was eerily quiet. She glanced around, wondering what had changed. As she waited for her coffee, she noticed the quietness was only temporary. A couple walked in, then a group of friends, each of them frequent visitors, just like herself. The café had become a ritual, a daily stop in their otherwise hectic lives. But today, something about the absence of the usual crowd made Lucy reflect on the importance of frequent moments — those small habits that bring comfort in the midst of the rush. As she sipped her coffee, Lucy smiled, realizing that the café wasn’t just a place to fuel her day, but a reminder of how the frequent visits, the small actions, form the foundation of her life. The barista winked as she handed over her cup, a quiet acknowledgment of the unspoken bond between frequent visitors. Lucy left the café, feeling a little more connected to the city, knowing that in its vastness, these frequent moments would always offer a sense of belonging.

The Frequent Visitor