and the like

phrase

: et cetera

Examples of and the like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

High-tech elements—motion-detectors, geothermal heat pumps, space-age insulation and the like—complement the old-school practices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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

The center stack and console have physical dials for volume, tuning, drive mode, rear differential lock, hill descent control, lane departure assist and the like. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 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

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