Caboodle

/kəˈbuːdl/
noun

The whole number or quantity of people or things in one group.

The caboodle of students arrived for the field trip.
Visual representation of "caboodle" - The whole number or quantity of people or things in one group

Often appears as...

  • whole caboodle
  • kit and caboodle

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

The whole number or quantity of people or things in one group.

The caboodle of students arrived for the field trip.
Visual representation of "caboodle" - The whole number or quantity of people or things in one group

Often appears as...

  • whole caboodle
  • kit and caboodle

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.

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At the reunion, the whole caboodle shared stories late into the night.
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Group Inclusivity

Refers to everyone or everything included in a group without exception.

Illustration for Group Inclusivity
She invited the whole caboodle of her classmates to the party.
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Combination Phrase

Often used with 'kit and' to emphasize completeness.

Illustration for Combination Phrase
When he moved out, he took the kit and caboodle of his belongings.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, the whole caboodle shared stories late into the night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Inclusivity

Refers to everyone or everything included in a group without exception.

Illustration for Group Inclusivity
She invited the whole caboodle of her classmates to the party.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Combination Phrase

Often used with 'kit and' to emphasize completeness.

Illustration for Combination Phrase
When he moved out, he took the kit and caboodle of his belongings.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, the whole caboodle shared stories late into the night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Inclusivity

Refers to everyone or everything included in a group without exception.

Illustration for Group Inclusivity
She invited the whole caboodle of her classmates to the party.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Combination Phrase

Often used with 'kit and' to emphasize completeness.

Illustration for Combination Phrase
When he moved out, he took the kit and caboodle of his belongings.
Visual representation of the word "Caboodle"

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Quote examples

Claire Foy

English Actress

I think you can't have the monarchy without the coronation. I think you would have to get rid of the whole kit and caboodle.
Portrait of Claire Foy

Quote examples

Sami Zayn

Canadian Athlete

I believe in just being yourself, and the whole kit and caboodle comes with it.
Portrait of Sami Zayn

Quote examples

Claire Foy

English Actress

I think you can't have the monarchy without the coronation. I think you would have to get rid of the whole kit and caboodle.
Portrait of Claire Foy

Quote examples

Sami Zayn

Canadian Athlete

I believe in just being yourself, and the whole kit and caboodle comes with it.
Portrait of Sami Zayn
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