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(etɪket)
uncountable noun
Etiquette is a set of customs and rules for polite behaviour, especially among a particular class of people or in a particular profession.
This was such a great breach of etiquette, he hardly knew what to do.
...the rules of diplomatic etiquette.
Synonyms: good or proper behaviour, manners, rules, code More Synonyms of etiquette

etiquette in British English

(ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, ˌɛtɪˈkɛt)
noun
1. 
the customs or rules governing behaviour regarded as correct or acceptable in social or official life
2. 
a conventional but unwritten code of practice followed by members of any of certain professions or groups
medical etiquette
Word origin
C18: from French, from Old French estiquette label, from estiquier to attach; see stick2

etiquette in American English

(ˈɛtɪkɪt; ˈɛtɪkɛt)
noun
1. 
the forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required in social relations, in a profession, or in official life
2. 
the rules for such forms, manners, and ceremonies
SIMILAR WORDS:  deˈcorum
Word origin
Fr étiquette, lit., ticket

Examples of 'etiquette' in a sentence
etiquette

If only we could consult our resident etiquette expert.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This might improve online etiquette and behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The answers must surely lie in social etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Perhaps he felt that turning his back on royalty was a serious breach of etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Our preoccupation with class and social etiquette had blunted our competitive edge.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What is the correct etiquette in this situation?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But this was not the way to handle a mere breach of etiquette.
The Sun (2015)
What is the correct etiquette in the cinema?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What is the correct etiquette in such circumstances?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
What is the correct etiquette in dealing with these strangers and their uninvited comments?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Weddings are a maze of social etiquette and it is perfectly natural to think you are adding to the spiralling costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Once the deal is done, there is a certain etiquette to adhere to.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
By their codes of etiquette, they would always have an open fan covering their face.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Who better to turn to than history's most renowned expert in the etiquette of seduction.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Nonetheless, a certain etiquette will encourage a more inclusive attitude from them.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This involves a detailed, introspective look at etiquette and behaviour generally.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He also grinned - apparently not a breach of military etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Obviously, two breaches of etiquette don't make a right.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He visits an academy in Mumbai that teaches British business protocol and social etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)

In other languages
etiquette

British English: etiquette NOUN
Etiquette is a set of customs and rules for polite behaviour, especially among a particular class of people or in a particular profession.
This was such a great breach of etiquette, he hardly knew what to do.
  • American English: etiquette
  • Brazilian Portuguese: etiqueta
  • Chinese: > 礼仪尤指特定阶层的
  • European Spanish: etiqueta
  • French: étiquette
  • German: Etikette
  • Italian: etichetta
  • Japanese: エチケット
  • Korean: 예의범절
  • European Portuguese: etiqueta
  • Latin American Spanish: etiqueta

Chinese translation of 'etiquette'

etiquette

(ˈɛtɪkɛt)

n (u)

  1. 礼(禮)节(節) (lǐjié)
(noun) 
Definition
the customs or rules of behaviour regarded as correct in social life
a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette
Synonyms
good or proper behaviour
manners
rules
code
All employees are expected to observe our code of conduct.
customs
convention
a social convention
courtesy
He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy.
usage
protocol
He is a stickler for royal protocol.
formalities
propriety
Their sense of social propriety is eroded.
politeness
She listened to him, but only out of politeness.
good manners
decorum
I was treated with decorum and respect
civility
Most people treat each other with at least some civility.
politesse
p's and q's
polite behaviour
kawa (New Zealand)
tikanga (New Zealand)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of civility
Definition
polite or courteous behaviour
Most people treat each other with at least some civility.
Synonyms
politeness,
consideration,
courtesy,
tact,
good manners,
graciousness,
cordiality,
affability,
amiability,
politesse,
complaisance,
courteousness
in the sense of code
Definition
a set of principles or rules
All employees are expected to observe our code of conduct.
Synonyms
principles,
rules,
manners,
custom,
convention,
ethics,
maxim,
etiquette,
system,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of convention
Definition
an accepted rule or method
a social convention
Synonyms
custom,
practice,
tradition,
code,
usage,
protocol,
formality,
etiquette,
propriety,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand),
rule

Nearby words of
etiquette

  • ethnic
  • ethos
  • etiolated
  • etiquette
  • etymology
  • eulogize
  • eulogy

Synonyms of 'etiquette'

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