oddments
- noun
- /ˈɑːdmənts/
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- The drawer was full of oddments like buttons, ribbons, and scraps of paper.
Examples
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She kept a box of oddments for crafting in the closet.
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After sewing, there were several oddments of fabric left over.
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Look at these oddments!
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I found some oddments in the drawer.
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After sewing, there were several oddments of fabric left over.
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She kept a box of oddments for crafting in the closet.
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The drawer was full of oddments like buttons, ribbons, and scraps of paper.
Synonyms
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7.3
A messy mixture of different things thrown together
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2.8
Small leftover things that you keep, like old keys or bits of paper
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6.4
A confused mix of different things
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8.2
A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected
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9.9
A confused mix of different things that do not fit together
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9.5
A small unusual thing kept because it is interesting
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7.1
A collection of different, unrelated items
A mixed collection of different things, like photos and receipts
A messy mixture of different things that do not fit together
A mixed collection of different things
A confused mix of different things like old toys and books
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Etymology
Oddments comes from odd (which once meant 'left over' or 'single') plus the ending -ment. So oddments are literally 'leftover things', small pieces left after a bigger job, which is why we use it for spare bits like buttons or scraps of fabric.