courtesy1 nouncourtesy2 adjective
courtesycour‧te‧sy1 /ˈkɜːtəsi $ ˈkɜːr-/ ●○○ noun (plural courtesies) 
WORD ORIGINcourtesy
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French corteisie, from corteis; ➔ COURTEOUSEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- As a courtesy to other diners, we ask that all cell phones be left at the door.
- Businessmen value the service and courtesy offered by traditional hotels.
- I don't think she wanted us to come and stay with her, she just offered out of courtesy.
- I wish he'd had the courtesy to tell me when he was coming back.
- When you contact a government office, you should receive efficient service and be treated with courtesy.
- He had been a model of courtesy.
- Odds are that the other person will return the courtesy of an introduction.
Longman Language Activatorpolite behaviour
· During my stay in Japan, I was treated with great politeness by everyone I met.· American businessmen were surprised that their French colleagues wanted to shake hands each morning, a formal sign of politeness in the US.out of politeness (=simply in order to be polite) · I don't like cake, but I accepted a piece out of politeness.
polite ways of behaving that parents teach their children for situations such as eating, meeting people, or asking for something: · I wish she'd teach that boy of hers some manners!table manners (=behaviour when you eat): · Our kids' table manners are appalling - it's like living in the zoo.
someone who has good manners knows how to behave politely in social situations, for example, when to say 'please' and 'thank you': · My mother was impressed with Tony's good manners.have good manners: · We teach our children to speak correctly and to have good manners, and when they become teenagers they do exactly the opposite.have the good manners to do something: · At least she had the good manners to let us know she would be late.it is good manners (to do something) (=it is polite to do something): · It wouldn't be good manners to leave so soon -- the party has only just started.
polite behaviour that pays attention to the needs of other people, especially people you do not know well: · Businessmen value the service and courtesy offered by traditional hotels.· When you contact a government office, you should receive efficient service and be treated with courtesy.out of courtesy (=simply in order to be polite): · I don't think she wanted us to come and stay with her, she just offered out of courtesy.have the courtesy to do something (=used especially when you are annoyed with someone who has behaved impolitely): · I wish he'd had the courtesy to tell me when he was coming back.
the quality of being polite and careful about what you say, in order to avoid making other people feel embarrassed or upset: · Helping people who have marriage problems requires a great deal of tact and patience.· The old woman thrust a picture of a plain-looking girl into Meryl's hand. "Your granddaughter? She's lovely," said Meryl with tact.
a polite and rather formal way of behaving, which avoids being too friendly: · The following morning, Mr Harrison greeted her with careful formality.· When I re-read my letter I saw that I had written it with a formality that I did not intend.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
It’s a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters. The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
It’s a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters. The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.· A courtesy bus operates between the two several times a day.· A courtesy bus runs regularly into the centre of Sorrento and local buses stop nearby.· Standing on the courtesy bus I watched their last-minute dash to catch the folding doors with relief.
· Not all the players get courtesy cars.· He began the two-mile journey from the hotel in a courtesy car at 9.25 a.m.
· To this end an unofficial courtesy visit was arranged and in August 1857 the Imperial couple came to Osborne.
VERB· The diversity of material was due to the fact that much of it came courtesy of local mill-owners.· Even more tips are likely to come in courtesy of the tabloid media.· Even so it would be nice to have an indication on the screen that this command prompt came to you courtesy of Windows.· My instant history of Galway comes to you by courtesy of Kenny's Bookshop.· The transfer kitty could come courtesy of Stoke City.· Victory came courtesy of rock-solid defender Richard Smith's one mistake eight minutes from time.· They came courtesy of Elliot Conway, prolific Darlington author of western novels, who likes a cigar himself.
· They simply show the courtesy and respect demanded of them in such a society as theirs.· His countrymen show a natural courtesy.· Brackenbury was kindly, and had always shown them the courtesy due to their rank - and himself as their ally.· While Curzon showed him every courtesy, Kitchener treated his willingness to compromise as weakness.· But show me some courtesy in return.
· The latter were treated with especial courtesy, being provided with the best seats and a translation service.· Wachs thinks the expenditure would be worth it if it results in the public being treated with more courtesy and respect.· You have treated me with great courtesy and kindness; for all that I thank you.· Always on my visits to Kingston I am treated with courtesy and consideration.· He treated everyone with courtesy and thoughtfulness.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1[uncountable] polite behaviour and respect for other people SYN politeness OPP discourtesy: - But this was the end of extra leave by courtesy of Major Ansell.
- Even more tips are likely to come in courtesy of the tabloid media.
- Her hair is now streaked with expensive frosting courtesy of e Christofe, Beverly Hills stylist to the superstars.
- I also owed Maggie the courtesy of letting her know I didn't need her to do my legwork any longer.
- Reproduced courtesy of the Wykeham Galleries Procedure I stand at an easel to paint.
- The hon. Gentleman does not have to worry about the normal courtesy of staying to listen to the next speaker.
- We enclose a stamped, addressed envelope for the courtesy of your reply.
- But this was the end of extra leave by courtesy of Major Ansell.
- Even more tips are likely to come in courtesy of the tabloid media.
- Her hair is now streaked with expensive frosting courtesy of e Christofe, Beverly Hills stylist to the superstars.
- I also owed Maggie the courtesy of letting her know I didn't need her to do my legwork any longer.
- Reproduced courtesy of the Wykeham Galleries Procedure I stand at an easel to paint.
- The hon. Gentleman does not have to worry about the normal courtesy of staying to listen to the next speaker.
- We enclose a stamped, addressed envelope for the courtesy of your reply.
- He always did us the courtesy of a reply, mind.
It’s a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters.have the courtesy to do something He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn’t come.2[countable] something you do or say to be polite: The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.3(by) courtesy of somebody by someone’s permission or kindness, rather than by paying them: photographs supplied courtesy of Blenheim Palace4(by) courtesy of something if one thing happens courtesy of another, the second thing caused the first: Healy received a deep cut on his left hand, courtesy of Nicole’s ice skate.5do somebody the courtesy of doing something to be polite enough to do something for someone: At least do me the courtesy of telling the truth.courtesy1 nouncourtesy2 adjective
courtesycourtesy2 adjective [only before noun] WORD SETS
ABS, nounacceleration, nounaccelerator, nounairbag, nounambulance, nounantifreeze, nounanti-lock braking system, nounaquaplane, verbarmoured car, nounarticulated, adjectiveauto, nounautomatic, nounautomatic transmission, nounautomobile, nounaxle, nounbackfire, verbback seat, nounbanger, nounbeater, nounbeep, verbbike, nounbiker, nounblind spot, nounblow, verbblowout, nounbody, nounbodywork, nounbonnet, nounbookmobile, nounboot, nounboot, verbbreakdown truck, nounbrights, nounbroadside, verbbulldozer, nounbumper, nounbumper sticker, nounbus, nounbus, verbbus pass, nounbus station, nouncab, nouncab rank, nouncabriolet, nouncabstand, nounCadillac, nouncar, nouncar alarm, nouncarburettor, nouncar park, nouncar pool, nouncarport, nouncarrier, nouncar wash, nounCaterpillar, nouncentral locking, nounchange, verbcharabanc, nounchoke, nounclamp, nounclunker, nouncoach station, nouncoachwork, nouncockpit, nouncompact, nouncompany car, nounconvertible, nouncorner, verbcoupé, nouncourtesy, adjectivecover note, nouncrack-up, nouncrankshaft, nouncrash helmet, nouncruise, verbcruise control, nouncruiser, nouncycle, noundashboard, noundefog, verbdefrost, verbdemist, verbdepot, noundesignated driver, noundiesel, noundiesel fuel, noundifferential gear, noundipstick, noundirt bike, noundirt track, noundisc brakes, noundisengage, verbdismount, verbdistributor, noundouble-decker, noundouble-park, verbdrag race, noundragster, noundrink-driving, noundrive, verbdrive, noundriver, noundriver's education, noundriver's license, noundrive shaft, noundrive-through, noundriving licence, noundriving school, noundriving test, noundrunk driving, noundump truck, noundune buggy, noundust cart, nounemergency brake, nounestate car, nounexcavator, nounexpress, nounfan belt, nounfare, nounfender, nounfender-bender, nounfiller cap, nounfilling station, nounfilter, nounfilter, verbfin, nounfire, verbfire engine, nounfirst gear, nounfishtail, verbflat, adjectiveflat, nounfloorboard, nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, verbtowbar, nountowline, nountowtruck, nountractor, nountraffic jam, nountransmission, nountransporter, nountread, nountrolley, nountrolleybus, nountrucker, nountrucking, nountrunk, nountune, verbtune-up, nounturbocharger, nounturning circle, nounturn signal, nountwo-stroke, adjectiveunleaded, adjectivevalet, nounvalet, verbvan, nounvanity plate, nounveteran car, nounvintage car, nounvisor, nounwheelbase, nounwheel clamp, nounwhiplash, nounwhitewall, nounwindscreen, nounwindscreen wiper, nounwindshield wiper, nounwing, nounwing mirror, nounwiper, nounwreck, nounwrecker, nounwrite-off, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The hotel runs a courtesy bus from the airport. Most reviewers receive a courtesy copy of the book.
The hotel runs a courtesy bus from the airport. Most reviewers receive a courtesy copy of the book.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1provided free to a customer by a companycourtesy bus/taxi/car/phone etc- To this end an unofficial courtesy visit was arranged and in August 1857 the Imperial couple came to Osborne.
The hotel runs a courtesy bus from the airport. Most reviewers receive a courtesy copy of the book.2courtesy visit/call a visit etc done to be polite or show respect: Our captain put in a courtesy visit during dinner.