normalcy

noun

nor·​mal·​cy ˈnȯr-məl-sē 

: the state or fact of being normal

a return to normalcy after war

Synonyms of normalcy

• normality

Examples of normalcy in a Sentence

Let's hope for an end to the war and a return to normalcy.

a combat-weary soldier longing for the normalcy of peacetime life

Recent Examples on the Web

But at a school that just produced Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Naismith Player of the Year Cameron Boozer, among others, Garcia gets the rare opportunity to tap into some normalcy. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

The stakes are just different now for Skubal, who has repeatedly talked about keeping everything the same and finding normalcy in any situation. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

In either case, there’s a period of normalcy, followed by red flags and denial after which all hell clearly breaks loose. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

While under fire and in a foxhole listening to his tiny radio for some semblance of normalcy. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

normalcy

noun

nor·​mal·​cy ˈnȯr-məl-sē 

: normality

Medical Definition

normalcy

noun

nor·​mal·​cy ˈnȯr-məl-sē 

plural normalcies

: the state or fact of being normal