Catchall (noun)

1. A category or container that includes a wide range of items or things.
2. A tool or method that can handle a variety of different situations or needs.

Origin:

Compound of 'catch' (meaning to intercept or seize) and 'all'.

Examples:

1. The junk drawer was a catchall for all the odds and ends around the house.
2. The word 'miscellaneous' is often used as a catchall category for things that don't fit elsewhere.
3. The Swiss Army Knife is a catchall tool that can be used for everything from opening cans to cutting rope.
4. The new software program is designed to be a catchall solution for businesses of all sizes.
5. Her backpack had become a catchall for all her school books, snacks, and other essentials.