Thesaurus results for CATCHALL

catchall

noun

Definition of catchall

as in clutter

something that holds or includes many different things They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of catchall 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 The white shelves keep things feeling crisp, and because the shelves are open, the piece naturally encourages a more edited look (instead of turning into a catchall for all your bathroom chaos). — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2026 But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall

Noun

Plus, darker tones help muffle visual clutter, creating a calming mood that feels loads richer than your budget might suggest.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
The sensor suite is designed to detect low-observable aircraft, drones, ballistic missiles and hypersonic threats, even in environments affected by heavy electronic jamming and ground clutter.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of clutter

Noun

Frequently incorporating African American women as her subjects, her paintings and collages center around race, femininity, and memory.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Through the gallery, the Shannons represent Kevin West, whose work has been show at Newfields Art Museum in Indianapolis and the Cincinnati Art Museum, fiber artist Sherry Shine, and collage artist Yolanda Ward.

— Sheryl Nance-Nash, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of collage

Noun

Boards that keep these in separate reporting lanes will miss exactly the compound failures that matter.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Researchers say that’s because your nervous system gradually adapts to capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of compound

Noun

During this month of celebrations, here’s a patriotic red, white, and blue salad created in honor of the USA’s 250th birthday.

— Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
And while this is a special occasion, we’re urged to get a little messy with our food — to use our hands, to paint with a salad, to draw on a cookie.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of salad

Browse Nearby Words

catch-22's

catchall

catchalls

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

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

Copy Citation

Synonyms of catchall

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

effulgence

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes