et ceteras
Noun (plural only): - Additional items or extras: "et ceteras" refers to miscellaneous supplementary things, often of minor importance, that are added to a main set or collection. It is the plural form of "et cetera" (meaning "and the rest") used as a concrete noun.
- (The miscellaneous extra items needed for travel.)
- (The additional minor charges.)
"and et ceteras": Used to list a set of items with the implication that similar, unspecified extras are included.
- The package came with a camera, lenses, batteries, and other et ceteras. (The unspecified accessories.)
"all the et ceteras": Emphasizes the entirety of the miscellaneous items.
- He brought snacks, drinks, and all the et ceteras for the picnic. (Every possible extra item.)
Etcetera (n, singular; also written "et cetera"): A single additional item or the phrase meaning "and so forth."
- The list included apples, oranges, etcetera. (And other similar items.)
Et cetera (adv/phrase): Used in writing to indicate that more items of the same type could follow.
- She mentioned books, papers, et cetera. (And other similar things.)
- Extras: additional items beyond the main ones.
- Miscellanea: a collection of various items, especially of little value.
- Odds and ends: small, unimportant items.
The whole kit and caboodle: everything, including all extras.
- He sold the car with all its et ceteras — the whole kit and caboodle. (The car and all its accessories.)
All the trimmings: all the additional, often decorative, items.
- They served turkey with all the et ceteras: stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. (All the traditional accompaniments.)