cliche

‖n. [ F. cliché, from clicher to stereotype. ] 1. A stereotype plate or any similar reproduction of ornament, or lettering, in relief. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. a trite or obvious remark.
Syn. -- platitude, banality, commonplace, bromide. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Cliché casting, a mode of obtaining an impression from a die or woodcut, or the like, by striking it suddenly upon metal which has been fused and is just becoming solid; also, the casting so obtained. [ 1913 Webster ]