etcetera
Americannoun
plural
etceteras-
a number of other things or persons unspecified.
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etceteras, extras or sundries.
Etymology
Origin of etcetera
First recorded in 1375–1425; noun use of et cetera
Example Sentences
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"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
Not long afterward Dorothy comes on the scene with a bucket of water, etcetera, etcetera.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024
“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
Well, gentlemen, I’ve shown you my grandfather’s letters, etcetera, and I am George Harrington.
From The Mynns' Mystery by Fenn, George Manville
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