miscellany

noun
UK: /mɪˈseləni/
US: /ˈmɪsəˌleɪni/

  1. A collection of various items, parts, or ingredients; a mixture.

    1. The box contained a miscellany of old photos.
    2. Her blog is a fascinating miscellany of thoughts and opinions on current events.

  2. A book or other publication containing a collection of writings, typically on a variety of subjects.

    1. He published a miscellany of poems and short stories.
    2. The library has a valuable miscellany of historical documents from the era.

Synonyms

collection anthology mixture potpourri assortment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "miscellany" in English means: A collection of various items, parts, or ingredients; a mixture., A book or other publication containing a collection of writings, typically on a variety of subjects..

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

Synonyms for "miscellany": collection, anthology, mixture, potpourri, assortment.

Example usage of "miscellany": "The box contained a miscellany of old photos.". More examples on the page.