Definitions for étiquette
ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛtétiquette

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. etiquettenoun

   rules governing socially acceptable behavior

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. etiquettenoun

   The forms required by good breeding, or prescribed by authority, to be observed in social or official life; observance of the proprieties of rank and occasion; conventional decorum; ceremonial code of polite society.

2. etiquettenoun

   A label used to indicate that a letter is to be sent by airmail.

3. etiquettenoun

   The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.

WikipediaRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Etiquette

   Etiquette () is the set of norms of personal behaviour in polite society, usually occurring in the form of an ethical code of the expected and accepted social behaviours that accord with the conventions and norms observed and practised by a society, a social class, or a social group. In modern English usage, the French word étiquette (label and tag) dates from the year 1750.

ChatGPTRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. etiquette

   Etiquette is a set of rules or customs that dictate socially acceptable behavior within a society, group, or professional setting. It involves demonstrating respect, consideration and politeness towards others. Etiquette can vary greatly based on cultural, societal, or situational context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Etiquettenoun

   the forms required by good breeding, or prescribed by authority, to be observed in social or official life; observance of the proprieties of rank and occasion; conventional decorum; ceremonial code of polite society

2. Etymology: [F. prop., a little piece of paper, or a mark or title, affixed to a bag or bundle, expressing its contents, a label, ticket, OF.estiquete, of German origin; cf. LG. stikke peg, pin, tack, stikken to stick, G. stecken. See Stick, and cf. Ticket.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Etiquette

   Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. The French word étiquette, literally signifying a tag or label first appeared in English around 1750.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Etiquette

   et-i-ket′, n. forms of ceremony or decorum: ceremony: the unwritten laws of courtesy observed between members of the same profession, as 'medical etiquette.' [Fr. See Ticket.]

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. ETIQUETTE

   A convenient code of conduct which makes Lying a virtue and Snobbishness a righteous deed.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. etiquette

   Naval or military observances, deemed to be law.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Etiquette

   A French word for “label.” Formerly a ticket or card of instructions was handed to visitors on ceremonial occasions. Nowadays such rules as pertain to deportment or decorum are supposed to enter into the education of all well-bred persons.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of étiquette in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of étiquette in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of étiquette in a Sentence

1. Matt Schulz:

   Tipping can be tricky and awkward because there’s really no right or wrong answer, however, the truth is that many workers rely on tips to generate a large portion of their income. To them, it’s not just about etiquette. It’s about being able to provide for their families and put food on their own tables.

2. Matthew Smith:

   A few times in Ayutthaya, while visiting the historical city ruins district with my wife, we saw tourists fail to comply with the rules of etiquette.

3. Quentin Crisp:

   Nothing more rapidly inclines a person to go into a monastery than reading a book on etiquette. There are so many trivial ways in which it is possible to commit some social sin.

4. Amy Vanderbilt:

   Everyone knows that a man can always marry even if he reaches 102, is penniless, and has all his faculties gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him. (from the Complete Book of Etiquette, 1952)

5. Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant:

   I believe publicly funded institutions should respect the law as it is written today. It clearly states 'The state flag shall receive all the respect and ceremonious etiquette given the American flag,'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=étiquette
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Etiquette
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/étiquette
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=étiquette
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=étiquette
8. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=étiquette
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=étiquette
10. ^ Etymology and Origins
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=étiquette