Meaning & use
Ancillaries
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Plural of ancillary; items, services, or activities that support a main product, system, or operation without being central to it.
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The film studio earns significant revenue from ancillaries like merchandise and streaming rights.
Hospital ancillaries include services such as pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology support.
A note on using this word
While "ancillary" is most familiar as an adjective, its plural noun form "ancillaries" is common in business contexts, referring to secondary products or services that support a primary offering.
Words with a similar meaning
accessoriessupplementsadd-ons
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essentialscore items
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