and the like

phrase

: et cetera

Examples of and the like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The German tuner, famous for building monstrously powerful G-Wagens, Lambos, and the like, has teamed up with Finnish builder Axopar Boats on a pair of high-performance powerboats. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

That means replacing turf, putting down new field markings, taking down the goal posts, cleaning the entire place and the like. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Strep throat, stomach ulcers and the like do not engender debates as to their existence. — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026

Let’s rank all of the dap-ups (and the like) that appear in the new Hilfiger ad, on a scale of BRO to BROOOO. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for and the like

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike