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etiquette

/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/
et · i · quette
Plural:etiquettes
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• noun

1

The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

Example

"Learning basic dining etiquette can help you feel more confident at formal business dinners."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'étiquette', originally meaning a small label or ticket (the same source as the English word 'ticket'). At the court of King Louis XIV at Versailles, small placards or instruction cards ('étiquettes') were posted to remind courtiers where to stand and how to behave, leading the word to denote formal court ceremony and polite manners.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Etiquette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/etiquette
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