miscellaneous

adjective
UK: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
US: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

  1. Consisting of various types mixed together; not fitting into a particular category.

    1. The shop sells miscellaneous items like toys and books.
    2. The report covered miscellaneous topics, from finance to marketing strategies.

  2. Including a variety of different things or people.

    1. I found miscellaneous papers in the drawer of the desk.
    2. The museum has a gallery dedicated to miscellaneous artifacts from various cultures.

Synonyms

mixed assorted sundry diverse varied
miscellaneous noun

  1. A collection of different things.

    1. I keep miscellaneous in a junk drawer.
    2. The box contained a miscellaneous assortment of tools and hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "miscellaneous" in English means: Consisting of various types mixed together; not fitting into a particular category., Including a variety of different things or people..

The phonetic transcription of "miscellaneous" is /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/ in British English and /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "miscellaneous": mixed, assorted, sundry, diverse, varied.

Example usage of "miscellaneous": "The shop sells miscellaneous items like toys and books.". More examples on the page.