oddment

[ˈɒdmənt]

oddment Definition

• 1. a remnant or part of something, especially fabric
• 2. a small, unimportant or miscellaneous item

Using oddment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oddment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tailor used the oddments of fabric to make a patchwork quilt.

• Example

  The box was filled with oddments of screws, nails, and bolts.

• Example

  She collected oddments of seashells from her travels.

oddment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oddment

• remnant
• scrap
• leftover
• miscellany
• souvenir

Antonyms for oddment

• whole
• entirety

Phrases with oddment

• oddment of time

  a short period of time that is not part of a regular schedule or routine

  Example

  I have an oddment of time before my next meeting.

• oddment sale

  a sale of miscellaneous items or remnants

  Example

  The store held an oddment sale to clear out their inventory.

• oddment bag

  a bag containing miscellaneous items or remnants

  Example

  The craft store sells an oddment bag of fabric scraps.

Origins of oddment

from 'odd' + '-ment', suffix indicating a result or product of an action

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Summary: oddment in Brief

The term 'oddment' [ˈɒdmənt] refers to a remnant or part of something, especially fabric, or a small, unimportant or miscellaneous item. Examples include using oddments of fabric to make a patchwork quilt, collecting oddments of seashells, and a box filled with oddments of screws, nails, and bolts. Phrases include 'oddment of time,' 'oddment sale,' and 'oddment bag.'