Miscellany

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsəˌleɪni/

Definitions of miscellany

noun a group or collection of different items; a mixture of various things

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading a miscellany of short stories.

A2 The gift shop had a miscellany of souvenirs for sale.

B1 The magazine features a miscellany of articles on different topics.

B2 The museum's collection includes a miscellany of artifacts from various time periods.

C1 The book is a miscellany of essays, poems, and short stories by various authors.

C2 The exhibition showcased a miscellany of artwork from different artists around the world.

Examples of miscellany in a Sentence

formal The library has a section dedicated to various topics, including a miscellany of essays and articles.

informal I love browsing through the miscellany of items at the flea market.

slang I found a bunch of random stuff in the miscellany box at the garage sale.

figurative His mind was a miscellany of thoughts and ideas, making it hard to focus on one thing at a time.

Grammatical Forms of miscellany

• past tense: miscellanied
• plural: miscellanies
• comparative: more miscellaneous
• superlative: most miscellaneous
• present tense: miscellanies
• future tense: will miscellany
• perfect tense: has miscellanied
• continuous tense: is miscellanying
• singular: miscellany
• positive degree: miscellany
• infinitive: to miscellany
• gerund: miscellanying
• participle: miscellanied

Origin and Evolution of miscellany

First Known Use: 1557 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'miscellany' originated from the Latin word 'miscellanea' which means a mixture or medley of various things.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'miscellany' has retained its original meaning of a collection of diverse items or writings, but has also come to encompass a wider range of topics and formats, such as a collection of essays, poems, or articles on different subjects.