etc.

American  

abbreviation

1. and others; and so forth; and so on (used to indicate that more of the same sort or class might have been mentioned, but for brevity have been omitted).

   You can leave your coats, umbrellas, etc., at the door.

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etc. British  

abbreviation

1. et cetera

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Etymology

Origin of etc.

Shortening of et cetera

Example Sentences

It is important to store documents and passwords — life-insurance policies, bank-account details, mortgage documents, Social Security number, retirement accounts, will and trust documents, etc. — in a safe place beyond the reach of a bad actor.

From MarketWatch

The long consignment to the wilderness thwarts “preservation, access, education, creative reuse, scholarship, etc., when most of the works are out of circulation and not benefiting any rights holders.”

From Los Angeles Times

The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.

From MarketWatch

It will, however, create additional programming for TV, more advertising, revenue, opportunities for recidivist gamblers, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal

He would obviously have to include private mortgage insurance, property taxes, closing costs, lawyer fees etc., into the bargain too.

From MarketWatch