Synonyms for

Miscellany

Verb / ˈmɪsʌˌleɪni: / Another word for miscellany — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group or collection of different things, especially ones that are varied or not well organized.

Synonyms & similar words

potpourri mixedbag mixture salmagundi garland motley assortment smorgasbord variety florilegium miscellanea assortment variety mixture collection jumble medley potpourri hodgepodge melange mingle mix patchwork smorgasbord sundry motley ragbag grab-bag

Example sentences

  1. The drawer was a miscellany of pens, pencils, and paper clips.
  2. The store sold a miscellany of items, from clothing to toys to books.
  3. The festival offered a miscellany of food, music, and games for attendees.
  4. The box was a miscellany of knick-knacks and souvenirs from various trips.
  5. The book was a miscellany of short stories and poems from different authors.

Quotes

  • "To collect photographs is to collect the world." - Susan Sontag
  • "Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be." - Jose Ortega y Gasset
  • "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words