catch-all term

== English == === Noun === catch-all term (plural catch-all terms) A broad, general word or category that includes many different things, used when grouping diverse items or concepts without being specific. See also: catch-all ==== Usage notes ==== Examples: "miscellaneous" for leftover items. "precipitation" for rain, snow, or hail. "Hispanic" for people from Spanish-speaking countries. "emerging writer" for authors not yet famous. "digital archive" for various digital files.