familiaroddity
nounUK /fəˈmɪliərˈɒdɪti/
US /fəˈmɪliərˈɑːdəti/
A familiar oddity is a strange thing that you see so often it feels normal.
The crooked mailbox on our street is a familiar oddity that everyone knows.
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2. A weird habit or feature that people know well.
His habit of humming while he works is a familiar oddity in the office.
3. A strange place or object that becomes well known over time.
The leaning tower is a familiar oddity to all the townspeople.
4. Something unusual that feels comfortable because you have seen it many times.
The old clock that runs backward is a familiar oddity in our house.