Whatnot

/ˈwɒt.nɒt/ · noun

Meaning

(countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural)..

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable) A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
2. (uncountable, set phrase) Other related objects or ideas.
3. (furniture) A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.

Example Sentences

Storage boxes—catchalls for flotsam, jetsam, whatnots and thingamajigs—are gaining new interest as decorative objects for the home.

Do not be distracted by the various novelty bags and whatnots of which Chanel is so fond; instead, prove your aforementioned sensible credentials by buying a boxy rectangular quilted shoulder bag with a chain strap, in black, ideally.

At the lexicography club, we welcome all discussion of words and whatnot.

All of the cakes and whatnot have been laid out, ready for the children's birthday party this afternoon.

You call that a warrior? My Cobrot's engines will whip the Troopers into whatnot! She is all cobra!

Now, those are valid frustrations, although as a quick side note, “Murder and Whatnot” would be an amazing CSI spin-off. That’s a watchable show right there.

On a whatnot in a corner which had been devoted to the child's belongings were Franky's paint-box and some of his toys.

Herbert[…] made an elaborate inspection of the chimney-piece, the whatnot, the piano-top.

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Word Forms

• whatnots
• what-not

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