daily routine — usual activities
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
The regular things you do every day, often in the same order, like getting up, eating meals, going to work or school, and relaxing.
Say it like a native
Textbook My customary diurnal regimen rarely varies.
Native My daily routine hardly changes.
'Customary diurnal regimen' is absurd; 'daily routine' is the everyday phrase.
Pattern: someone's daily routine; have/follow/stick to a daily routine
In use
- My daily routine usually starts with a cup of coffee and a quick check of my emails.daily life
- In my daily routine, I make sure to exercise every morning before going to university.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It's part of my daily routines.
✓ It's part of my daily routine.
Usually singular — 'my daily routine'.
Common collocations
daily routine— stick to, part of, morning, change
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'schedule,' which is more about planned times for activities.