Catchalls

/ˈkætʃˌɔːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of catchall; multiple containers, categories, or systems for collecting miscellaneous items.

Etymology

Plural of catchall, formed with standard '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

Linguistically, 'catchalls' is interesting because the plural of a word meaning 'many things' is still 'many things'—it shows how this compound word evolved from literal containers to figurative categorical use.

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