etiquette
noun
et·i·quette
| \ ˈe-ti-kət
, -ËŒket\
, -ËŒket\
Definition of etiquette
: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life
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Examples of etiquette in a Sentence
Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette.
the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess
Recent Examples on the Web
Jane Austen’s classic novel of 19th-century British romance and etiquette may have seen countless film adaptations, but it’s never been made into an opera — until now. — Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "Top Baltimore arts events for fall 2019," 29 Aug. 2019 An individual with knowledge of both Hollywood and yachting etiquette says guests should pause before pulling out a smartphone. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "How David Geffen's Yacht Photos Became a "Status Thing" in Hollywood," 23 Aug. 2019 Thankfully for the cast, Major General Alastair Bruce, the royal equerry in charge of historical accuracy and etiquette, was on hand to advise on every tiny detail: which door to open, which fork to use, which chair to sit on and how. — Jason Bell; Fashion Editor: Cassie Anderson, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Cast of Downton Abbey Reverses Their Signature Roles," 20 Aug. 2019 ADRIAN DENNISGetty Images The British royal family is known for having all kinds of rules, protocols, and etiquette procedures to follow. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Had to Memorize the Most Complicated Curtsying Rules When She Became Royal," 4 Aug. 2019 Those are the comfort levels that etiquette looks out for. — Luke Winkie, Vox, "How to politely smoke weed," 2 Aug. 2019 The new leader of Britain’s House of Commons, known for his orate rhetoric and affinity for tradition, has issued a painstaking list of grammar and etiquette for his staff. — Fox News, "UK lawmaker issues etiquette, writing guidelines that ban words including 'hopefully,' 'very'," 28 July 2019 Whatever happened to the unwritten American etiquette standard of respecting the office of the presidency? — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Truly end gerrymandering (7/13/19)," 13 July 2019 The council's hot dog etiquette states that ketchup should not be used on a hot dog for anyone over the age of 18. — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Detroiters ate an awful lot of hot dogs last year. Here are the numbers," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'etiquette.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for etiquette
etiquette
noun
English Language Learners Definition of etiquette
: the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave
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etiquette
noun
et·i·quette
| \ ˈe-ti-kət
, -ËŒket\
, -ËŒket\
Kids Definition of etiquette
: the rules governing the proper way to behave or to do something
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