catalogue

/ ˈkætəˌlɒɡ /

noun

1. a complete, usually alphabetical list of items, often with notes giving details
2. a book, usually illustrated, containing details of items for sale, esp as used by mail-order companies
3. a list of all the books or resources of a library
4. a publication issued by a university, college, etc, listing courses offered, regulations, services, etc
5. a list of wool lots prepared for auction

verb

1. to compile a catalogue of (a library)
2. to add (books, items, etc) to an existing catalogue

Derived Forms

• ˈcataˌloguer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of catalogue¹

C15: from Late Latin catalogus, from Greek katalogos, from katalegein to list, from kata- completely + legein to collect

Example Sentences

Humphrey is a vastly experienced sports broadcaster, with a catalogue of BBC experience to draw upon prior to his later career exploits.

From BBC

There was a catalogue of individual errors, and they were perhaps fortunate not to have conceded even more goals, particularly in the first half.

From BBC

US Open finalist Pegula, 30, had got off to the perfect start with a love hold in her first service game, amid a catalogue of Krejcikova unforced errors.

From BBC

“It's a catalogue of disasters all waiting to happen here,” he said.

From BBC

No matter if you're looking to sip on a drink or delve into some comfort food, Stewart's deep, deep catalogue has a slew of options for whatever you're craving.

From Salon

Related Words

• archive
• catalog
• directory
• inventory
• prospectus