miscellaneous items

noun phrase
UK /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs ˈaɪtəmz/
US /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs ˈaɪtəmz/

A group of different things that do not all belong to one group.

The box was full of miscellaneous items like buttons, string, and old keys.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small everyday objects kept together for general use.

She keeps miscellaneous items such as tape and scissors in the kitchen drawer.

3. Things that do not fit into any main category.

The report lists miscellaneous items at the end, including pens and paper clips.

4. A mixed set of goods sold or stored together.

The shop sells miscellaneous items, from toys to tools.