Miscellaneous Items

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small object or device that is typically unknown or unnamed

  • The engineer used a small doodad to fix the circuit board.
  • I found this old doodad in the attic, not sure what it's for.
  • Check out this cool doodad I picked up at the store.
  • Her mind was like a jumbled mess of doodads, each thought a different shape and size.

noun A miscellaneous collection of things or items

conjunction Connects the two nouns 'odds' and 'ends' to form a compound noun phrase

  • I need to organize all the odds and ends in my office before the big meeting.
  • I'll just throw all the odds and ends in this drawer for now.
  • I found some cool odds and ends at the thrift store.
  • Life is full of odds and ends that we have to piece together to make sense of it all.

noun various items not specified individually

adjective describing various items or miscellaneous goods

  • The store sells a variety of sundries including toiletries, stationery, and snacks.
  • I picked up some sundries like chips and gum at the convenience store.
  • I always grab some sundries like odds and ends when I'm out shopping.
  • The project required gathering sundries such as data, resources, and expertise.