{"word":"etiquette","date":"2026-10-08","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"ET-ih-kut","definition":"rules or customs that dictate what behavior is acceptable","example":"Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette .","etymology":"The word etiquette comes from French, derived from the Old French term estiquette, which referred to a label or ticket, and was later used to describe the rules of behavior at court. The term entered English in the 17th century, around 1670, during the reign of King Charles II, when English aristocrats began adopting French customs and language.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/etiquette-2026-10-08","fetchedAt":"2026-10-09T01:46:36.000Z","cached":false}