Courtesy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɜːrtəsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word courtesy
Brit.  |ˈkɜːtɪsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word courtesy

noun

- a courteous or respectful or considerate act
- a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
- a courteous manner

Extra examples

They treated us with courtesy and kindness.

She did it as a courtesy, not because she had to.

Everyone knows each other here, so we won't bother with the usual courtesies.

They shook hands and exchanged courtesies before beginning their discussion.

Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars.

It's a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters.

He didn't even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn't come.

The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.

The hotel runs a courtesy bus from the airport.

Most reviewers receive a courtesy copy of the book.

Cara, who, courtesy of the cat, had a run in her leggings, picked up the phone in a panic ...

As the heir to an earldom, Stephen was obliged to pay a courtesy call on the British ambassador ...

Courtesy is the cachet of good breeding.

No word of courtesy escaped his lips.

A chilling courtesy was his only armour.

Word forms

noun
singular: courtesy
plural: courtesies
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