grab bag
Surprise gift container
A grab bag is a container filled with small items where you reach in and take one without seeing what you're getting—common at carnivals and children's parties.
By extension, any miscellaneous assortment: The album is a grab bag of styles.
The randomness is the point; you don't know exactly what you'll end up with.
Confused, disorderly mixture
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
- mishmashDisorderly mixture of elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- jumbleConfused disorderly collection
assortment · miscellany · melange · smorgasbord · gallimaufry · salmagundi · patchwork · motley
Randomized prize distribution
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- luck of the drawOutcome beyond control
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
roulette · random selection · unpredictable · haphazard · serendipity · hit or miss · crapshoot · wild card
Something unexplained or unknown
- unknownNot yet discovered
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- blind boxSealed container, random contents
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
anticipation · reveal · unwrapping · discovery · curiosity · intrigue · guessing game · enigma
Deriving from varied sources
- diverseOf many types
- assortedOf various sorts
- heterogeneousConsisting of dissimilar elements
- variedDiffering in type
range · array · spectrum · sampling · cross-section · selection · mix · cornucopia
hodgepodge
Confused, disorderly mixture
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
- mishmashDisorderly mixture of elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
jumble · assortment · miscellany · melange · smorgasbord · gallimaufry · salmagundi · patchwork · motley · ragbag
lottery
Randomized prize distribution
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- luck of the drawOutcome beyond control
gamble · roulette · random selection · unpredictable · haphazard · serendipity · hit or miss · crapshoot · wild card · lucky dip
mystery
Something unexplained or unknown
- unknownNot yet discovered
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- blind boxSealed container, random contents
suspense · anticipation · reveal · unwrapping · discovery · curiosity · intrigue · guessing game · enigma · wonderment
eclectic
Deriving from varied sources
- diverseOf many types
- assortedOf various sorts
- heterogeneousConsisting of dissimilar elements
varied · range · array · spectrum · sampling · cross-section · selection · mix · cornucopia · multiplicity
party favors
Small gifts for guests
novelties · treats · surprises · freebies · tokens · favors · stocking stuffers · door prizes · handouts · takeaways
- mystery boxesmystery box, blind box, loot crate, gacha, lucky dip
- mystery productsmystery box, surprise egg, loot crate, blind box, lucky dip
- stuffthings, items, objects, stuff, goods
- carnival gamesring toss, duck pond, balloon darts, strongman game, shooting gallery
- chipspotato chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, kettle chips, barbecue chips
- party favorsparty favor, party favors, wedding favors, noisemaker, party hat
grab bagcurated selection
Items chosen with care
custom order · made-to-order · à la carte · commissioned work · curated collection