grab bag

noun

1

: a receptacle (such as a bag) containing small articles which are to be drawn (as at a party or fair) without being seen

2

: a miscellaneous collection : potpourri

Synonyms of grab bag

• variety
• assortment
• medley
• jumble
• collage
• mixed bag
• blend

Examples of grab bag in a Sentence

Congress has proposed a grab bag of tax cuts.

the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres

Recent Examples on the Web

The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026

The Flaming Grill has a grab bag of flavors. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

Kiffin sat down with Vanity Fair at the beginning of the month to discuss a whole grab bag of topics, but the most sensational headlines came from his comments regarding his former employer, Ole Miss. —Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Before bed, Agnes adds Garth’s cigarette stub to her grab bag of mementos. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grab bag

• airbag
• handbag
• ragtag
• sandbag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg