etcetera

American  

[et-set-er-uh, ‑-se-truh] / ɛtˈsɛt ər ə, ‑ˈsɛ trə /

noun

plural

etceteras

1. a number of other things or persons unspecified.

2. etceteras, extras or sundries.

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Etymology

Origin of etcetera

First recorded in 1375–1425; noun use of et cetera

Example Sentences

"If major investors, particularly in infrastructure, technology, real estate, etcetera, no longer believe that their investments are safe this would have a much more significant impact and the diversification plans of the UAE," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

“It was Dutch police, it was Dutch moving companies, Dutch transportation, Dutch railways, etcetera, etcetera,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

How is Kylian taking this early substitution etcetera?

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

And, for whatever reason — said love, biology, societal pressures, subconscious brainwashing, etcetera, I got married and had a baby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Oh, you needn't ask: they don't go to their dinners, at-homes, balls, etcetera, either.

From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis