catch-all

Definition

Any place or repository where things are placed indiscriminately or without careful thought.

Etymology

From catch + -all.

Example Sentences

• "If you're not careful, the entrance table will quickly become a catch-all for things that come in the door."
• "The category was a catch-all for items that were not filed elsewhere."
• "Cancer is a catch-all term that encompasses a wide variety of diseases."