catalog

[ˈkætəlɒɡ]

catalog Definition

  • 1a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order, in particular
  • 2a publication containing details of items for sale, especially one produced by a mail-order company

Using catalog: Examples

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

  • Example

    I found the book I wanted in the library catalog.

  • Example

    The company's catalog features a wide range of products.

  • Example

    She spent hours browsing through the fashion catalog.

  • Example

    The museum's catalog is available online.

catalog Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with catalog

  • catalog of errors

    a long list of mistakes or problems

    Example

    The project was a disaster from start to finish, a catalog of errors.

  • catalog of horrors

    a long list of terrible things or events

    Example

    The news report was a catalog of horrors, detailing the violence and destruction caused by the hurricane.

  • the act of buying goods from a catalog, usually by mail order

    Example

    My grandmother loves catalog shopping because she can do it from the comfort of her own home.

Origins of catalog

from Greek 'katalogos', meaning 'a list, register'

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Summary: catalog in Brief

The term 'catalog' [ˈkætəlɒɡ] refers to a complete list of items, often in alphabetical or systematic order. It can also refer to a publication containing details of items for sale, such as a mail-order company's catalog. Examples include 'I found the book I wanted in the library catalog,' and 'The company's catalog features a wide range of products.' Phrases like 'catalog of errors' and 'catalog shopping' extend the term's usage.

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