courtesy

8 definitions • 14 examples

polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark:

You might get along better with your parents if you showed them some courtesy.

[ + to infinitive ] He could at least have had the courtesy to say sorry.

The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies.

by permission of:

Jessie J appears courtesy of Universal Records.

because of:

He got his black eye courtesy of a bloke he insulted at the bar last night.

polite behavior, or a polite action:

[ U ] They should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark:

He was treated with courtesy and hospitality.

I have written to the customer relations director twice but he has not had the courtesy to reply.

As a courtesy, we will email you if there is any change to these arrangements.

with the permission of someone:

Photo courtesy of Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

because of, or provided by, someone or something:

Dealers were not excited about the market's performance, noting that the strong gains came courtesy of a handful of stocks.

This offer comes to you courtesy of the One World travel company.

provided at no cost:

There is a courtesy bus provided to take you to the terminal.

AA Insurance now offers a courtesy car until all claims are settled.