whatnot

pronoun

what·not | \ ˈhwät-ˌnät

, ˈwät-, ˈ(h)wət-\

Definition of whatnot

(Entry 1 of 2)

: any of various other things that might also be mentioned paper clips, pins, and whatnot

whatnot

noun

Definition of whatnot (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a nondescript person or thing

2 : a light open set of shelves for bric-a-brac

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Examples of whatnot in a Sentence

Pronoun

You can use the container to hold paper clips, pins, and whatnot. the drawer is full of spare pens, paper clips, stray elastics and whatnot

Noun

the store sells an array of whatnots for the do-it-yourself plumber

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Oh, and that leaves out special occasion stuff like cocktail frocks and whatnot. — Vogue, "Need Some Inspiration for Your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s How Vogue Editors Are Rethinking Their Closets in 2019," 1 Jan. 2019 Priyanka Chopra has been enjoying quite a memorable 2018, what with becoming Allure's first digital cover star and whatnot. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Are Reportedly Engaged After 2 Months of Dating," 27 July 2018 Getty ImagesNBC We've gotten used to the idea that things on Netflix are bound to disappear at some point, due to streaming rights and whatnot. — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "Is Friends on Netflix in 2019? Rumors Are Flying, But Don't Panic," 3 Dec. 2018 Or mobile phones or whatnot, and there’s a need to protect the data. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "Nobody trusts Facebook anymore. Here’s one way it could change that.," 15 Oct. 2018 Accessories added at the dealership, like an auxiliary battery, ramps, tie-down rails and whatnot, can make the gross weight climb substantially. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "How to Tow a Trailer," 6 Jan. 2017 Talking to each other — about work or whatnot — was always fun for Nick and Ashley. — Philly.com, "Philadelphia weddings: Ashley Carnes-Carelock and Nicholas Lucente," 15 June 2018 Of course, the denuclearization of nuclear weapons and biological weapons and whatnot is one problem in North Korea. — Washington Post, "Trump’s optimistic news conference after meeting with Kim Jong Un, annotated," 12 June 2018 Peruse Smithsonian Channel’s Million Dollar American Princesses: Meghan Markle for facts and whatnot. — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, "EW presents: Your 24-hour royal wedding itinerary," 17 May 2018

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