1. miscellaneous items or things; odds and ends
Usage: informal; plural form
2. small decorative shelving units with multiple tiers for displaying ornaments
Usage: furniture term; plural form

Examples

• She packed all her whatnots into boxes before moving.
• The garage sale had tables full of whatnots and old books.
• I need to organize these whatnots cluttering my desk.
• The antique shop displayed china figurines on ornate whatnots.
• Her grandmother’s whatnots held a collection of small porcelain animals.
• The corner whatnot showcased her teacup collection beautifully.