sundries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of sundries
First recorded in 1805–15; noun plural use of sundry
Example Sentences
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Top-performing categories included candy, food, sundries, meats, bakery, jewelry, and health and beauty, said Andrew Yoon, director of finance and investor relations.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
So, silver coins were more suited for purchasing bread and other sundries, while gold was more suited for buying a home.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
One may fund the boats, another the weapons and a third sundries like fuel.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024
In parts of the city, activists have nailed small wooden cupboards to street posts offering up sundries such as socks, tampons, shampoo and cans of tuna.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2022
Mother offered one piece to the grouchy woman in exchange for mailing letters and picking up sundries and news when she went to the village.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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