eta

noun
\ ˈā-tə How to pronounce eta (audio) , chiefly British ˈē-tə\

Definition of eta

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet — see Alphabet Table

Definition of ETA (Entry 2 of 2)

estimated time of arrival

Examples of eta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Performances will take place at the eta Creative Arts. Kt Hawbaker, chicagotribune.com, "Congo Square Theater announces 2018-19 season, opening with 'Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill'," 4 June 2018 RP2 — Nate Jones, Chicago White Sox ETA: Early July Risk: High Jones is scheduled to return soon from nerve inflammation in his elbow. Joe Pytleski, USA TODAY, "Injured pitchers provide risk/reward options for the second half," 28 June 2017

First Known Use of eta

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for eta

Noun

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek ēta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ḥēth heth

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