adj

sundry

SUHND-ree

Sundry (adj) means Various and of different kinds; miscellaneous. Example: “The drawer was full of sundry odds and ends.”

adj

Various and of different kinds; miscellaneous.

"The drawer was full of sundry odds and ends."

"She dealt with sundry errands before heading to work."

noun

A small, miscellaneous item, especially in accounts or lists.

"The expense report listed travel, meals, and various sundries."

How to use sundry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slightly formal word for "various" or "miscellaneous," often used for odds and ends.

Common pairings

sundry items all and sundry

Word forms

more sundry comparative, sundries plural, most sundry superlative

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Etymology

From Old English syndriġ ("separate, individual"), related to sunder.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for sundry

laundry foundry

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sundry” mean?

The word “sundry” means various and of different kinds; miscellaneous. In plain terms, a slightly formal word for "various" or "miscellaneous," often used for odds and ends.

How do you pronounce “sundry”?

“Sundry” is pronounced SUHND-ree (/ˈsʌnd.ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “sundry” in a sentence?

Here is “sundry” used in a sentence: “The drawer was full of sundry odds and ends.”

What part of speech is “sundry”?

Depending on how it is used, “sundry” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “sundry” come from?

The word “sundry” comes from Old English. From Old English syndriġ ("separate, individual"), related to sunder.

How many meanings does “sundry” have?

“Sundry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: various and of different kinds; miscellaneous.