1. containers or receptacles used to hold miscellaneous items
2. terms, categories, or provisions that include a wide variety of items or situations

Examples

• She placed several catchalls around the house to collect loose change and keys.
• The kitchen drawer served as one of many catchalls for random household items.
• Legal contracts often include catchalls to cover unforeseen circumstances.
• The survey used catchalls like ‘other’ and ‘miscellaneous’ for responses that didn’t fit standard categories.
• Small bowls make excellent catchalls for jewelry and coins.
• The tax code contains numerous catchalls that apply to various business situations.