oddment

noun

ˈäd-mənt How to pronounce oddment (audio)
Definition of oddmentnext
1
as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value the fabric store sells oddments left over from cutting

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2
as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected one of those medical oddments that has perplexed and intrigued generations of medical historians

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3
as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest an exhibit devoted to the incredible array of oddments that are collected by people the world over

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Recent Examples of oddment Like some kind of industrious magpie, the designer Anna Sui has spent decades assiduously gathering up shiny oddments from the pop culture landscape and shaping them into a singular career in fashion design. — New York Times, 3 Oct. 2019 At its core, the brand utilizes oddments from fashion’s past to call out the industry’s eco-problem. — Teen Vogue, 10 Sep. 2019 Anyone can buy beans from Rancho Gordo, but the Bean Club—which sends members six rare varieties and a few other oddments, like blue hominy, every three months—closed its rolls last year. — Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018 The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space. — Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017 Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads. — Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddment
  1. remainder
  2. exception
  3. rarity
  4. scrap
  5. anomaly
  6. exotic
  7. remnant
  8. abnormality
Noun
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But instead of oxygen making up the rest, that remainder is composed of tough-to-breathe methane and molecular hydrogen.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • The Constitution protects defendants from being prosecuted for the same crime twice, but Mangione's dueling state and federal cases fall into one of the exceptions for double jeopardy.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Primary history The mid-August primaries have a long history of lackluster turnout – with one major exception.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of exception
Noun
  • That Liverpool have made only three loan signings across the past 10 years also highlights the rarity of such moves.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though never explicitly stated, the film’s suggestion of a lesbian relationship between the two women was a rarity of the era.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rarity
Noun
  • Repair and recycling are especially interesting because the economics often determine whether something gets a second life or lands in the scrap pile.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For arc welding, Path Robotics claims its robots typically achieve between 95 and 100 percent on first-pass yields, meaning the share of parts that pass quality inspection the first time without requiring reworking or resulting in scrap.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrap
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  • Agencies are moving fast toward letting AI agents query government data directly; not just render dashboards for humans to read, but retrieve records, summarize case files and flag anomalies on their own.
    — Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pettigrew said the object came into view in April 2015 and resembles an anomaly seen in photographs taken in the months and years after Earhart's disappearance.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of anomaly
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  • Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The primate, who was not microchipped, has been given a clean bill of health after being seen by a specialist exotics vet for a check-up, the release noted.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of exotic
Noun
  • The remnants of the structure can best be seen from the Bridge of Angels, which leads to Castel Sant’ Angelo near Vatican City.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • As neuroscience advanced, researchers began recognizing that symptoms could arise from changes in brain function rather than visible changes to the brain, such as injury or abnormalities seen through brain imaging.
    — Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Oddment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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