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etiquette

/ˈɛtəkət/

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What does etiquette mean?

noun

  1. The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
  2. The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.
  3. A label used to indicate that a letter is to be sent by airmail.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɛtəkət/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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They enjoyed about equally the mysterious privilege of medical reputation, and concealed with much etiquette their contempt for each other’s skill.
George EliotMiddlemarchProject Gutenberg ebook #145
He suddenly experienced a great craving for a pipe, but felt that the etiquette of the situation hardly permitted him to smoke.
Christopher MorleyThe Haunted BookshopProject Gutenberg ebook #172
More book examples (3)
He is not embarrassed by the sans gene of the hobo, nor put out of countenance by the etiquette of the prince.
W. Somerset (William Somerset) MaughamThe Moon and SixpenceProject Gutenberg ebook #222
I suppose it is a matter of professional etiquette--part of a doctor's business to heal the spirit as well as the body.
Jean WebsterDear EnemyProject Gutenberg ebook #238
Esmeralda, you must have been reading one of those sweet books on etiquette which advise the horsewoman to be considerate of her companions.
G., Miss HamlinIn the Riding-School; Chats with EsmeraldaProject Gutenberg ebook #10539