catchall

noun

Definition of catchallnext
as in clutter
something that holds or includes many different things They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.

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Recent Examples of catchall This process can use what are known as catchall elements, which act as a wildcard in the event a lookup doesn’t match any other element in the set. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Use it as a clutch, a packing cube, a poolside catchall, or a wet bag for your swimsuit. — Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 The compact design keeps everyday shoes in one place while still leaving room on top for a bag or a catchall tray for keys and other small essentials. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall
  1. clutter
  2. collage
  3. jumble
  4. compound
  5. salad
  6. mishmash
Noun
  • Check the number, ask one practical question, and choose what supports your comfort without adding unnecessary clutter, cost, or mental noise today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of clutter
Noun
  • Workshops focused on crafts, collage, sewing and press-on nails can be found inside the Casselberry Art House along with a DJ booth spinning vinyl records.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The experimental projections, generated from archival Wagner imagery and historical scenes including late former Chancellor Helmut Kohl and the 9/11 attacks, formed a swirling collage that left many spectators puzzled and restless.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • The compounds are also found in baby wipes, air fresheners, laundry supplies, eye drops, nasal sprays and personal care products such as shampoos, mouthwash and toothpaste.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ray Rising, who had lived with his family at the compound for hydroelectric plant workers, lost his wife and three children when the flood hit their wooden bungalow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of compound
Noun
  • Also offered are classic sides including potato salad, mac and cheese, beans and coleslaw.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of salad
Noun
  • Something about that odd mishmash of dishes is where a couple like Holland and Zendaya feel suddenly relatable, if not fully regular.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Trading away three rotation players, including all-defensive wing Lu Dort, for a mishmash of second-round picks was not a basketball strategy.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of mishmash

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“Catchall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchall. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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