Definition

A container or category that holds a variety of different items or situations, often used for miscellaneous things.

Example

The drawer in the kitchen is a catchall for all sorts of utensils and gadgets.

Conversation

I need a new storage solution for all my random stuff.

Have you thought about getting a catchall box to organize it better?

That's a great idea! I could use something to hold all the odds and ends.

Exactly! It would keep everything in one place and easy to find.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Catchall → The word is formed from "catch" (from Old English "ceacian", meaning to seize or capture) and "all" (from Old English "eall", meaning every or all). A catchall refers to something that captures or includes everything.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'captures' ('catch') everything ('all') — that's what a catchall does.

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