Idiom idiom
some kind of
Meaning
you use this to describe something when you are not exactly sure what it is or how to name it.
Examples
“That is some kind of strange bird in the garden.”
“I found some kind of mysterious metal object buried in the sand at the beach.”
“The scientist observed some kind of unusual reaction occurring within the test tube that defied her previous expectations.”
Last updated April 22, 2026