Miscellany
noun
A group or collection of different items mixed together.
His house was filled with a miscellany of mismatched furniture.
Often appears as...
- a miscellany of colors
- a miscellany of styles
noun
A book or other collection containing a variety of different types of literature, such as stories, poems, articles, etc.
The literary miscellany contains everything from poetry to short stories.
Often appears as...
- literary miscellany
- miscellany book
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A group or collection of different items mixed together.
His house was filled with a miscellany of mismatched furniture.
Often appears as...
- a miscellany of colors
- a miscellany of styles
noun
A book or other collection containing a variety of different types of literature, such as stories, poems, articles, etc.
The literary miscellany contains everything from poetry to short stories.
Often appears as...
- literary miscellany
- miscellany book
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Composition
Indicates a collection composed of varied and often unrelated elements.
The museum's exhibit displayed a miscellany of ancient coins and modern art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized
Emphasises lack of structure, suggesting items are gathered randomly.
In the attic, we found a box filled with a miscellany of old photographs and letters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can imply an element of surprise or discovery within the collection.
Her desk drawer was a miscellany that revealed her love for vintage keepsakes.
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Composition
Indicates a collection composed of varied and often unrelated elements.
The museum's exhibit displayed a miscellany of ancient coins and modern art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized
Emphasises lack of structure, suggesting items are gathered randomly.
In the attic, we found a box filled with a miscellany of old photographs and letters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can imply an element of surprise or discovery within the collection.
Her desk drawer was a miscellany that revealed her love for vintage keepsakes.
Pro Tip 1/3Varied Composition
Indicates a collection composed of varied and often unrelated elements.
The museum's exhibit displayed a miscellany of ancient coins and modern art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized
Emphasises lack of structure, suggesting items are gathered randomly.
In the attic, we found a box filled with a miscellany of old photographs and letters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can imply an element of surprise or discovery within the collection.
Her desk drawer was a miscellany that revealed her love for vintage keepsakes.
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Quote examples
Daniel Hannan
British Politician
The 'EU in a Nutshell' is a miscellany of facts and anecdotes about the system which rules us. It's a book you can delve into in pursuit of a particular fact, or crack open for entertainment at virtually any page.
Quote examples
Daniel Hannan
British Politician
The 'EU in a Nutshell' is a miscellany of facts and anecdotes about the system which rules us. It's a book you can delve into in pursuit of a particular fact, or crack open for entertainment at virtually any page.
Example 1 of 1
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