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IELTS BNC: 5265 COCA: 5380

courtesy
1 courtesy /ˈkɚtəsi/ noun
plural courtesies
1 courtesy
/ˈkɚtəsi/
noun
plural courtesies
Learner's definition of COURTESY
1 
[noncount] : polite behavior that shows respect for other people礼貌；谦恭
2 
[count]
a  : something that you do because it is polite, kind, etc.礼貌的行为
b  : something that you say to be polite especially when you meet someone礼貌的言辞

courtesy of

◊ If you say that something has been provided through the courtesy of or (by) courtesy of a person, organization, business, etc., you are politely saying that they paid for it, gave it, or let it be used.承蒙…的提供（或赞助、赠送）
◊ The word courtesy is sometimes used informally by itself in this way.单词courtesy有时单独用作此义，非正式用法。
◊ The phrase courtesy of is sometimes also used informally to indicate the cause of something.短语courtesy of有时也用于表示原因，非正式用法。
2 courtesy /ˈkɚtəsi/ adjective
2 courtesy
/ˈkɚtəsi/
adjective
Learner's definition of COURTESY
always used before a noun
1 
: done in order to be polite礼节性的
2 
: provided for free免费提供的
IELTS BNC: 5265 COCA: 5380

courtesy

1 of 2

noun

cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
 British also  ˈkȯ-
plural courtesies
1
a
: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior
b
: a courteous and respectful act or expression
2
a
: general allowance despite facts : indulgence
hills called mountains by courtesy only
b
: consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (such as a gift or privilege)
also : agency, means
—used chiefly in the phrases through the courtesy of or by courtesy of or sometimes simply courtesy of

courtesy

2 of 2

adjective

cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
 British also  ˈkȯ-
: granted, provided, or performed as a courtesy or by way of courtesy (see courtesy entry 1)
made a courtesy call on the ambassador

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun Civilized life cannot be sustained without hypocrisy. A certain moral code, a degree of courtesy and decorum, are necessary to keep our instincts under a modicum of control. Ian Buruma, New York Review of Books, 2 Nov. 2006 Cara, who, courtesy of the cat, had a run in her leggings, picked up the phone in a panic … Helen Schulman, Wigwag, November 1990 "Coffee, sir?" asked a sailor. I nodded, still chilled. The courtesy, the ordinariness of these men was in the context somehow curious. Fred Reed, Harper's, September 1988 I tried to persuade him that all that Hamish Hamilton had attempted to do was to extend the kind of courtesies which cultural institutions thought to be his due. Isaiah Berlin, New York Times Book Review, 12 Apr. 1987 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. Adjective As the heir to an earldom, Stephen was obliged to pay a courtesy call on the British ambassador … Ken Follett, The Man from St. Petersburg, 1982 Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Check out the point spread, money lines and over/under for each Week 2 Pac-12 football game, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Little Wave is making waves and living it up courtesy of his parents, rappers Cardi B and Offset. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Sep. 2022 All that was missing was the football, which found its way into the redshirt senior’s hands courtesy of quarterback Jordan Travis. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 The Eagles, who scored 42 points in each of the first two weeks, had a 34-0 lead at the half, mostly courtesy of senior running back Natwan Webster. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 Prepare for more bedding goodness, courtesy of Parachute. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 Video of the #MillFire burning off of Mill St. in Weed, courtesy of Joshua Phenix. CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 The day begins with a free pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. in the student dining area, courtesy of City Council President Paul F. Marnecheck. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Could our new 30 Rock be on the way courtesy of Hulu? Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022
Adjective
The very sophisticated musical arrangements are courtesy of tuba player Orlando Meneses for banda tracks and the versatile bass/keyboardist Orlando Aispuro. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2022 Sapp said the expression is courtesy of defensive line coach Sean Spencer. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 No closet is complete without some trusty denim, and many of Meghan's go-to pairs are courtesy of Mother. Sam Peters, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2022 The Bronx accent is courtesy of his parents, both natives of the borough. Paul Starobin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 The woman was given a courtesy ride to the police station to make arrangements for a ride home. cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Pam Downe, Costume Designer One of director Emma Holly Jones’ favorite easter eggs is courtesy of costume designer Downe, who helped weave the culture of star Freida Pinto into the fabric — and love story — between Selina and Jeremy. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 Those statistics are courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Take note: The book's illustrations are courtesy of children from the U.S. and Canada. Bianca Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

Middle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteous

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtesy was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing courtesy
IELTS BNC: 5265 COCA: 5380
courtesy

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + COURTESY | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤great, unfailing, utmost非常有禮貌；周全的禮貌▸➤common, simple (especially NAmE) 起碼的禮貌◇It's common courtesy to give up your seat for elderly people.給上了年紀的人讓座是起碼的禮貌。➤professional職業禮節◇She contacts clients regularly as a professional courtesy.出於職業禮節，她定期與客戶聯繫。VERB + COURTESY➤do sb, have, show, treat sb with對某人表示禮貌；有禮貌；表現出禮貌；禮貌地對待某人◇She might have done me the courtesy of replying to my letter.她本該給我回信以示禮貌。◇You could at least have had the courtesy to let me know.你至少應該出於禮貌讓我知道這件事吧。PREPOSITION➤with courtesy禮貌地◇He listened to all the complaints with great courtesy.他非常禮貌地傾聽所有投訴。➤courtesy to對⋯的禮貌◇her unfailing courtesy to everyone她對每一個人都禮貌備至PHRASES➤a matter of courtesy一種禮貌◇It's a matter of courtesy to write and thank people after a party.參加聚會之後寫信感謝別人是一種禮貌。

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