| 1. | a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox. |
| 2. | (in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc. |
| 3. | anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse. |
· Romantic first kiss distracted by the Eiffel tower or Notre Dame
· Lining up for bread seems played out (by the way, bread is one of the few things the French will actually line up for)
· Wine consumed a dusk on a terrace with girlfriends makes you feel touristy