sundry — of various kinds; several
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of various kinds; several
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌndri/
Korean meaning: 여러 가지의, 다양한, 잡다한
Korean pronunciation: **선**드리
Example Sentences
- The convenience store sells sundry items from snacks to phone chargers.
- My grandmother's purse contains sundry treasures: mints, tissues, old receipts, and mysterious keys.
- The garage sale offered sundry household goods at bargain prices.
sundry
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌndri//
of various kinds; several
a friendly homeowner arranges an eclectic mix of items across multiple tables and blankets. She places a vintage lamp next to children's toys, kitchen utensils, books, clothing, and electronics all together. Each item represents a different category but they're all part of the same sale. Curious shoppers examine the varied collection, picking up different types of objects from completely unrelated categories. several different kinds of items of various types all displayed together
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'syndrig' meaning 'separate' or 'apart.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'various' or 'miscellaneous' - things that are kept separate or distinct from each other.
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📝Examples
“The convenience store sells sundry items from snacks to phone chargers.”
“My grandmother's purse contains sundry treasures: mints, tissues, old receipts, and mysterious keys.”
“The garage sale offered sundry household goods at bargain prices.”
“He blamed his lateness on sundry excuses: traffic, rain, and a mysterious cat blocking his path.”
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