et

verb

1. (alt-of, dialectal, informal, pronunciation-spelling)Pronunciation spelling of ate, the simple past and past participle of eat.

   “So we got to talking together while he et his breakfast.”

   “'Boss,' says the cabby, 'I et a steak in that restaurant once. If you're real hungry, I advise you to try the saddle-shops first.'”

   “Well, I don't care if he does! I can remember the time when he et a good old-fashioned supper.”

   “Yer can't expect folk to stop here for ever just to be et by you and Bert.”

   “It must have been somethin’ I et!”

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of Eastern Time (-5 hours to GMT).

   “CNN is seeking comment from legal representation for Martin. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET).”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable)Abbreviation of extraterrestrial.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism)Initialism of escape tone.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of electron tunneling.
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of essential tremor.
6. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable)Abbreviation of endotracheal or endotracheal tube.
7. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of electronic ticket.
8. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of end transaction or end of transaction (with "transaction" meaning an amendment in the reservation system in this sense).
9. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of elapsed time.

symbol

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable)Abbreviation of ethyl (-C₂H₅).