catchall
/ˈkætʃˌɔl/
noun
- A container, place, or category that holds or includes many different types of things.
- The term 'miscellaneous' is often used as a catchall for items that don't fit elsewhere.
- She kept a catchall basket by the door for keys, mail, and sunglasses.
- The drawer in the kitchen is a catchall for random tools and batteries.
Synonyms
adjective
- Designed to include or cover many different things.
- The catchall term 'accessories' includes hats, belts, and scarves.
- They created a catchall category for all the leftover data.
- The law had a catchall clause to cover any unexpected situations.