Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
odds-and-ends
phrase
/ˈɒdz ənd ɛndz/
Definition
Various small items or parts that are typically not valuable but are interesting or useful.
Examples
- She cleaned out her drawer and found a collection of odds-and-ends like old buttons and spare change.
- The garage was filled with odds-and-ends that my father had collected over the years.
- He is great at picking up odds-and-ends to use in his DIY projects.
Meaning
The term refers to miscellaneous things that do not seem to belong to a particular set or category, often considered leftover or surplus items.
Synonyms
- Miscellanea
- Bits and pieces
- Odds and ends
- Knickknacks
- Trinkets
