cliche
Pronunciation:
/kliˈʃeɪ/noun
Definitions
Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
Example: The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.
A stereotype (printing plate).
verb
Definitions
To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.